CVE-2001-1240

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 64.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 11, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1493.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1493.html

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-1240?

CVE-2001-1240 is a none vulnerability published on July 11, 2001. 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.

When was CVE-2001-1240 disclosed?

CVE-2001-1240 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 11, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-1240 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-1240 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 64.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-1240?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-1240, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-1240

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