CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1433

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cherokee web server before 0.2.7 does not properly drop root privileges after binding to port 80, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges via other vulnerabilities.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks that exploit other security flaws, leading to privilege escalation by remote attackers.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Cherokee server to version 0.2.7 or later to ensure proper privilege management.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cherokee web server before 0.2.7 does not properly drop root privileges after binding to port 80, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges via other vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS