CVE-2001-1119

Description

cda in xmcd 3.0.2 and 2.6 in SuSE Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

6.2

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory novell.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3148	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_025_xmcd_txt.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6941	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/105347	us government resource third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1119?: CVE-2001-1119 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1119?: To fix CVE-2001-1119, 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-2001-1119 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1119 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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