CVE-2000-1137

Description

GNU ed before 0.2-18.1 allows local users to overwrite the files of other users via a symlink attack.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000359	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5723	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/6491	vdb entry
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-076.php3	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-123.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001129	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1137?: CVE-2000-1137 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1137?: To fix CVE-2000-1137, 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-2000-1137 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1137 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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