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Vulnerability record · CVE-2001-1240 · published 11 July 2001

CVE-2001-1240: Engardelinux secure linux vulnerability

EEngardelinux · Secure Linux

The default configuration of sudo in Engarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows any user in the admin group to run certain commands that could be leveraged to gain full root access.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 1.8% · top 21.9%
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
1.8%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The default configuration of sudo in Engarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows any user in the admin group to run certain commands that could be leveraged to gain full root access.

AV:N/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-1493.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1493.html PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2001-1240), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.