How severe is CVE-2001-0774?

CVE-2001-0774 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0774?

CVE-2001-0774 primarily affects Tripwire. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0774?

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

When was CVE-2001-0774 published?

CVE-2001-0774 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0774

CVE-2001-0774 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tripwire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tripwire
Published: 2001-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tripwire 1.3.1, 2.2.1 and 2.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possible gain privileges via a symbolic link attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0774?: Tripwire 1.3.1, 2.2.1 and 2.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possible gain privileges via a symbolic link attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2001-0774?: CVE-2001-0774 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0774?: CVE-2001-0774 primarily affects Tripwire. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0774?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0774 published?: CVE-2001-0774 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:tripwire:tripwire:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tripwire:tripwire:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tripwire:tripwire:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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