How severe is CVE-2001-0417?

CVE-2001-0417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0417?

CVE-2001-0417 primarily affects Mit Kerberos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0417?

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

When was CVE-2001-0417 published?

CVE-2001-0417 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0417

CVE-2001-0417 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mit Kerberos
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kerberos 4 (aka krb4) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on new ticket files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0417?: Kerberos 4 (aka krb4) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on new ticket files.
How severe is CVE-2001-0417?: CVE-2001-0417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0417?: CVE-2001-0417 primarily affects Mit Kerberos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0417?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0417 published?: CVE-2001-0417 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mit:kerberos_5:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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