PatchTheCVECVE-2001-0128: Zope before 2.2.4 does not properly compute local roles, which could allow users to bypass specified access re
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Routine
HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEUPGRADEMITIGATE
CVE-2001-0128 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting linux powertools, zope, linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Zope before 2.2.4 does not properly compute local roles, which could allow users to bypass specified access restrictions and gain privileges.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-03-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
redhat linux powertools DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.1 · 6.2 · 7.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy linux-powertools || rpm -q linux-powertools || linux-powertools --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison linux-powertools
sudo apt install linux-powertools=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1>
sudo apt-mark hold linux-powertools
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list linux-powertools
sudo dnf downgrade linux-powertools-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1>
sudo dnf versionlock add linux-powertools
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.
zope zope UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.2.4
Fixed in: newer than 2.2.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy zope || rpm -q zope || zope --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zope
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade zope
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
conectiva linux MITIGATE
Affected: 4.2 · 5.0 · 5.1 · 6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
debian debian linux MITIGATE
Affected: 2.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
freebsd freebsd MITIGATE
Affected: 6.2 stable
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE
Affected: 7.1 · 7.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2001-0128?
linux powertools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; zope: upgrade to newer than 2.2.4; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-0128 being exploited?
CVE-2001-0128 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-2001-0128 affect?
CVE-2001-0128 affects linux powertools, zope, linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Zope before 2.2.4 does not properly compute local roles, which could allow users to bypass specified access restrictions and gain privileges.
How urgent is CVE-2001-0128?
Priority 39/100. High severity; On your watchlist
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