CVE-2001-0474: Utah-glx in Mesa before 3.3-14 on Mandrake Linux 7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a sym

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0474?

mesa: upgrade to newer than 3.3-14; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0474 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0474 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2001-0474 affect?

CVE-2001-0474 affects mesa, mandrake linux. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Utah-glx in Mesa before 3.3-14 on Mandrake Linux 7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/glxmemory file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-0474?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2001-0474 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting mesa, mandrake linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Utah-glx in Mesa before 3.3-14 on Mandrake Linux 7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/glxmemory file.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brian paul · mandrakesoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-06-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brian paul mesa UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3-14

Fixed in: newer than 3.3-14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mesa || rpm -q mesa || mesa --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3-14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mesa

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mesa

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2001-0474?

mesa: upgrade to newer than 3.3-14; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0474 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0474 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-2001-0474 affect?

CVE-2001-0474 affects mesa, mandrake linux. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Utah-glx in Mesa before 3.3-14 on Mandrake Linux 7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/glxmemory file.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0474?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

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