How severe is CVE-2001-1494?

CVE-2001-1494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2001-1494 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-2001-1494?

CVE-2001-1494 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1494?

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

When was CVE-2001-1494 published?

CVE-2001-1494 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1494

CVE-2001-1494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Kernel Util-linux
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

script command in the util-linux package before 2.11n allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by setting a hardlink from the typescript log file to any file on the system, then having root execute the script command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1494?: script command in the util-linux package before 2.11n allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by setting a hardlink from the typescript log file to any file on the system, then having root execute the script command.
How severe is CVE-2001-1494?: CVE-2001-1494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2001-1494 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-2001-1494?: CVE-2001-1494 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1494 published?: CVE-2001-1494 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:cvlan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:integrated_management_suit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:interactive_response:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:intuity_lx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:message_networking:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avaya:messaging_storage_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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