CVE-1999-1545

Description

Joe's Own Editor (joe) 2.8 sets the world-readable permission on its crash-save file, DEADJOE, which could allow local users to read files that were being edited by other users.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.12%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93216103027827&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93226771401036&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1545?: CVE-1999-1545 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1545?: To fix CVE-1999-1545, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1545 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1545 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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