CVE-2001-1240: The default configuration of sudo in Engarde Secure Linux 1.0.1 allows any user in the admin group to run cert

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CVE-2001-1240 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting secure linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: engardelinux

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-07-11 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1240?

secure linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1240 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1240 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-2001-1240 affect?

CVE-2001-1240 affects secure linux. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1240?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; On your watchlist

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