CVE-2001-0102
CVE-2001-0102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Macos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
"Multiple Users" Control Panel in Mac OS 9 allows Normal users to gain Owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, which effectively removes the Owner password and allows the Normal user to log in as the Owner account without a password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0102?
- "Multiple Users" Control Panel in Mac OS 9 allows Normal users to gain Owner privileges by removing the Users & Groups Data File, which effectively removes the Owner password and allows the Normal user to log in as the Owner account without a password.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0102?
- CVE-2001-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0102 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0102?
- CVE-2001-0102 affects Apple Macos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0102?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-0102 published?
- CVE-2001-0102 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0497.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5830
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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