How severe is CVE-2001-1506?

CVE-2001-1506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1506?

CVE-2001-1506 affects Hp Secure Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1506?

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

When was CVE-2001-1506 published?

CVE-2001-1506 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1506

CVE-2001-1506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Secure Os 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: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Secure Os
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the file system protection subsystem in HP Secure OS Software for Linux 1.0 allows additional user privileges on some files beyond what is specified in the file system protection rules, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations on restricted files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1506?: Unknown vulnerability in the file system protection subsystem in HP Secure OS Software for Linux 1.0 allows additional user privileges on some files beyond what is specified in the file system protection rules, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations on restricted files.
How severe is CVE-2001-1506?: CVE-2001-1506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1506?: CVE-2001-1506 affects Hp Secure Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1506 published?: CVE-2001-1506 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:secure_os:1.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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