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CVE-2001-0739: EnGarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 can let local users become root

CVE-2001-0739 · published 25 years ago

Summary

In EnGarde Secure Linux version 1.0.1, restarting certain services can pass on environment settings that a local user could exploit to gain full administrator privileges. This means someone with limited access on the server might be able to take complete control. Apply any available updates or patches from the vendor and review service restart procedures to prevent this risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
engardelinux	secure_linux	1.0.1 `cpe:2.3:o:engardelinux:secure_linux:1.0.1:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Guardian Digital WebTool in EnGarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows restarted services to inherit some environmental variables, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

References

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

7.2 High

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published18 Oct 2001

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2001-0739 · NVD

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