low2.1Public exploit code
CVE-2001-0040
APC UPS daemon, apcupsd, saves its process ID in a world-writable file, which allows local users to kill an arbitrary process by specifying the target process …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- APC UPS 3.7.2 - 'apcupsd' Local Denial of Service2001-01-15 · dos · linux · Verified
Impact
APC UPS daemon, apcupsd, saves its process ID in a world-writable file, which allows local users to kill an arbitrary process by specifying the target process ID in the apcupsd.pid file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apc | Apcupsd | Version 3.7.2 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0066.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-077.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2070
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5654
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0066.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-077.php3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2070
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5654