CVE-2002-2001

Description

jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

1.2

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3940	vdb entry patch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7980.php	vdb entry patch
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:008	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2001?: CVE-2002-2001 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2001?: To fix CVE-2002-2001, 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-2002-2001 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2001 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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