How severe is CVE-2001-0139?

CVE-2001-0139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0139?

CVE-2001-0139 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Desktop. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0139?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0139 published?

CVE-2001-0139 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0139

CVE-2001-0139 is a low-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Desktop
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

inn 2.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0139?: inn 2.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.
How severe is CVE-2001-0139?: CVE-2001-0139 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0139?: CVE-2001-0139 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Desktop. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0139 published?: CVE-2001-0139 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_desktop:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:7.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_edesktop:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_eserver:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:68k:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:arm:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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