CVE-2001-0845 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published Updated

Local users can gain unauthorized access to resources in DECwindows Motif Server on OpenVMS systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-0845?

CVE-2001-0845 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Nov 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in DECwindows Motif Server on OpenVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2 through 7.3, and SEVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2, allows local users to gain access to unauthorized resources.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0845?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Dec Dec Openvms, Dec Dec Openvms Alpha, Dec Sevms, Dec Sevms Alpha.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0845?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0845 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2001-0845 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0845 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83pj-9hmm-7pxf.

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