How severe is CVE-2001-1409?

CVE-2001-1409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-1409 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1409?

CVE-2001-1409 affects Xfree86 Project Xfree86 X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1409?

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

When was CVE-2001-1409 published?

CVE-2001-1409 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1409

CVE-2001-1409 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xfree86 Project Xfree86 X Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xfree86 Project Xfree86 X Server
Published: 2003-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dexconf in XFree86 Xserver 4.1.0-2 creates the /dev/dri directory with insecure permissions (666), which allows local users to replace or create files in the root file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1409?: dexconf in XFree86 Xserver 4.1.0-2 creates the /dev/dri directory with insecure permissions (666), which allows local users to replace or create files in the root file system.
How severe is CVE-2001-1409?: CVE-2001-1409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1409?: CVE-2001-1409 affects Xfree86 Project Xfree86 X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1409 published?: CVE-2001-1409 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xfree86_project:xfree86_x_server:4.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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