CVE-2001-1551: Linux Kernel

Low severity, CVSS 2.1. EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.2.19 only

Published 2001-12-31. Last modified 2026-06-16.