CVE-2001-0178
CVE-2001-0178 is a low-severity vulnerability in Conectiva Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Conectiva Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0178?
- kdesu program in KDE2 (KDE before 2.2.0-6) does not properly verify the owner of a UNIX socket that is used to send a password, which allows local users to steal passwords and gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0178?
- CVE-2001-0178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0178?
- CVE-2001-0178 primarily affects Conectiva Linux. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0178?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-0178 published?
- CVE-2001-0178 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-005.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-018.php3?dis=7.2
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_002_kdesu_txt.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5995
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_edesktop:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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