How severe is CVE-2001-1240?

CVE-2001-1240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1240?

CVE-2001-1240 affects Engardelinux Secure Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1240?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1240 published?

CVE-2001-1240 was published on 2001-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1240

CVE-2001-1240 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Engardelinux Secure Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Engardelinux Secure Linux
Published: 2001-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of sudo in Engarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows any user in the admin group to run certain commands that could be leveraged to gain full root access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1240?: The default configuration of sudo in Engarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows any user in the admin group to run certain commands that could be leveraged to gain full root access.
How severe is CVE-2001-1240?: CVE-2001-1240 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1240?: CVE-2001-1240 affects Engardelinux Secure Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1240?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1240 published?: CVE-2001-1240 was published on 2001-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1493.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:engardelinux:secure_linux:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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