CVE-2001-0118

Description

rdist 6.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

1.2

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97916374410647&w=2	mailing list
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-005.php3	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2195	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5925	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0118?: CVE-2001-0118 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0118?: To fix CVE-2001-0118, 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-2001-0118 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0118 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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