# CVE-2001-1058: The License Manager (mathlm) for Mathematica 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass access control (specified by the -restrict argume

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-02-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The License Manager (mathlm) for Mathematica 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass access control (specified by the -restrict argument) and steal a license via a client request that includes the name of a host that is allowed to obtain the license.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6927
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200462
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3118

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