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CVE-2001-0482

nvd nist
Published: Jun 18, 2001Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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7.2
Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0
Source: NVD

Description

Configuration error in Argus PitBull LX allows root users to bypass specified access control restrictions and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands by modifying kernel variables such as MaxFiles, MaxInodes, and ModProbePath in /proc/sys via calls to sysctl.

Affected (1)

Argus Systems
1 product
Pitbull Lx
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Pitbull Lx
All versions

References (4)

Source: cve@mitre.org
ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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