CVE-2001-0946: apmscript in Apmd in Red Hat 7.2 "Enigma" allows local users to create or change the modification dates of...

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This is an old local denial-of-service issue in Red Hat 7.2 "Enigma" involving Apmd's apmscript. A local user could abuse temporary-file handling to affect arbitrary files, including creating /etc/nologin and blocking interactive logins. It is mainly relevant to legacy systems still running this OS or package. Exposure appears limited to legacy Red Hat 7.2 "Enigma" systems using Apmd/apmscript. Modern supported Linux distributions are not identified in the supplied sources. Organizations with old physical servers, labs, archives, or embedded-like deployments should verify whether this software remains present. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless Red Hat 7.2 systems still exist. If present, prioritize containment or retirement because local users could disrupt access to the host. No supplied source indicates active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat Bugzilla or vendor guidance for historical package fixes.; Retire or isolate Red Hat 7.2 systems where possible.; Disable or remove Apmd if it is not operationally required..

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Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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