CVE-2001-1551

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-12-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux.

CVE

CVE-2001-1551

Severity

LOW

CVSS

2.1

EPSS

0.41%

Linux

Original NVD Description

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.