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CVE-2001-1551

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to...

2.1 Low

CVE-2001-1551 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Linux Kernel, published December 31, 2001. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.41%, the 36th percentile. No source names a fixed version.

What does this mean?
Severity
2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
0.41%EPSS, 36th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
No fix listedNo source names one

Description

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.

Exploit likelihood

0.41%Down 2.6 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

What each source reports

NVD Score used2.1

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.

Record
CVE-2001-1551
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.

Record
CVE-2001-1551
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-1528No score

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.

Record
EUVD-2001-1528
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-w97c-jgx2-rq3qNo score

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to...

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.

Record
GHSA-w97c-jgx2-rq3q
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD

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