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PUBLISHED DATE: October 18, 2001CVE-2001-0907:
Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVSS:
2.1
EPSS:
22.40%
Exploitability:
3.9
In KEV:
No
Description

Linux kernel 2.2.1 through 2.2.19, and 2.4.1 through 2.4.10, allows local users to cause a denial of service via a series of deeply nested symlinks, which causes the kernel to spend extra time when trying to access the link.

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  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0907, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0907 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
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