CVE-2001-1409: xfree86_project xfree86_x_server
CVSS: 3.6v2.0LowModified
Published 18-06-2003Last modified 08-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2001-1409 is a low (CVSS 3.6) vulnerability in xfree86_project xfree86_x_server. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.6/10
010
Low · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.38%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-06-2003PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
dexconf in XFree86 Xserver 4.1.0-2 creates the /dev/dri directory with insecure permissions (666), which allows local users to replace or create files in the root file system.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionLow 3.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.38%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
31%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.38% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.38%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Xfree86_project1 product
- xfree86_x_server4.1.0.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- groups.google.com/groups?selm=20010829121505.A16004%40compusol.com.auX Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory