CVE-2001-0030: FoolProof 3.9 allows local users to bypass program execution restrictions by downloading the restricted execut

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0030 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting foolproof security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FoolProof 3.9 allows local users to bypass program execution restrictions by downloading the restricted executables from another source and renaming them.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smartstuff

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-02-16 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartstuff foolproof security DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy foolproof-security || rpm -q foolproof-security || foolproof-security --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison foolproof-security sudo apt install foolproof-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9> sudo apt-mark hold foolproof-security

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list foolproof-security sudo dnf downgrade foolproof-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.9> sudo dnf versionlock add foolproof-security

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0030?

foolproof security: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0030 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0030 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0030 affect?

CVE-2001-0030 affects foolproof security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). FoolProof 3.9 allows local users to bypass program execution restrictions by downloading the restricted executables from another source and renaming them.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0030?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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