CVE-2001-0409

Description

vim (aka gvim) allows local users to modify files being edited by other users via a symlink attack on the backup and swap files, when the victim is editing the file in a world writable directory.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.16%

Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory novell.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-014.0.txt	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6628	vdb entry
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_012_vim.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0409?: CVE-2001-0409 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0409?: To fix CVE-2001-0409, 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-2001-0409 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0409 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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