CVE-2001-1029: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-1029: libutil in OpenSSH on FreeBSD 4.4 and earlier does not drop privileges before verifying the capabilities fo...

libutil in OpenSSH on FreeBSD 4.4 and earlier does not drop privileges before verifying the capabilities for reading the copyright and welcome files, which allows local users to bypass the capabilities checks and read arbitrary files by specifying alternate copyright or welcome files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy FreeBSD/OpenSSH local file disclosure issue. A local user could cause privileged startup text handling to read files that capability checks should have blocked. It is not described as a remote network exploit, but it could expose sensitive files on obsolete FreeBSD systems. Exposure is likely limited to very old FreeBSD 4.4 or earlier systems, especially those allowing local shell or SSH users. Modern supported FreeBSD/OpenSSH deployments are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat as targeted legacy risk. It is not a broad internet-facing emergency, but any remaining FreeBSD 4.4-era host should be prioritized for retirement or upgrade because sensitive local file exposure may support follow-on compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory any FreeBSD 4.4 or earlier hosts.; Check FreeBSD and OpenSSH vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Upgrade legacy FreeBSD systems to supported releases..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 04:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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bsd-libutil-privilege-dropping(8697)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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