CVE-2001-0635: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0635: Red Hat Linux 7.1 sets insecure permissions on swap files created during installation, which can allow a lo...

Red Hat Linux 7.1 sets insecure permissions on swap files created during installation, which can allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges by reading sensitive information from the swap file, such as passwords.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

During Red Hat Linux 7.1 installation, swap files could be created with permissions that let local users read them. Swap may contain passwords or other sensitive data from memory, so this can turn ordinary local access into a path for higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Red Hat Linux 7.1 hosts that still use swap files created during installation, especially shared systems with untrusted local users. The provided data does not identify other affected products or versions. Treat this as a legacy-system risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize if Red Hat Linux 7.1 remains in production, supports multiple users, or stores privileged credentials. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat RHSA-2001:058 and follow vendor guidance.; Find Red Hat Linux 7.1 systems using installer-created swap files.; Correct insecure swap file permissions according to vendor or platform standards..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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