VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2001-0208
MicroFocus Cobol 4.1, with the AppTrack feature enabled, installs the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files.
MEDIUM 4.6EPSS 0.70%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.70%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
MicroFocus Cobol 4.1, with the AppTrack feature enabled, installs the mfaslmf directory and the nolicense file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files.
- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 0.70% probability · 51th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- microfocus/cobol
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0205.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2359Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0205.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2359Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.