CVE-2001-1564

CVE-2001-1564 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux 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

Description

setrlimit in HP-UX 10.01, 10.10, 10.24, 10.20, 11.00, 11.04 and 11.11 does not properly enforce core file size on processes after setuid or setgid privileges are dropped, which could allow local users to cause a denial of service by exhausting available disk space.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1564?
setrlimit in HP-UX 10.01, 10.10, 10.24, 10.20, 11.00, 11.04 and 11.11 does not properly enforce core file size on processes after setuid or setgid privileges are dropped, which could allow local users to cause a denial of service by exhausting available disk space.
How severe is CVE-2001-1564?
CVE-2001-1564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1564 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1564?
CVE-2001-1564 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1564?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1564 published?
CVE-2001-1564 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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