CVE-2001-0496
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info,...
CVE-2001-0496 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published May 24, 2001. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.39%, the 33rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.39%EPSS, 33rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2001-0496- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2001-0496- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0492No score
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.
- Record
EUVD-2001-0492- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-283r-9v3h-5q9mNo score
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info,...
kdesu in kdelibs package creates world readable temporary files containing authentication info, which can allow local users to gain privileges.
- Record
GHSA-283r-9v3h-5q9m- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.