How severe is CVE-2001-1479?

CVE-2001-1479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-1479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1479?

CVE-2001-1479 affects Sun Management+center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1479?

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

When was CVE-2001-1479 published?

CVE-2001-1479 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1479

CVE-2001-1479 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Management+center 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% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Management+center
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

smcboot in Sun SMC (Sun Management Center) 2.0 in Solaris 8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smc$SMC_PORT.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1479?: smcboot in Sun SMC (Sun Management Center) 2.0 in Solaris 8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smc$SMC_PORT.
How severe is CVE-2001-1479?: CVE-2001-1479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1479?: CVE-2001-1479 affects Sun Management+center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1479 published?: CVE-2001-1479 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:management\+center:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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