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Vulnerability record · CVE-2001-0739 · published 18 October 2001

CVE-2001-0739: Engardelinux secure linux vulnerability

EEngardelinux · Secure Linux

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.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.39% · top 69.1%
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.39%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1404.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-126.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7404
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1404.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-126.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7404

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2001-0739), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.