Vulnerability Description
Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy called DEADJOE during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overwrite the files of other users whose joe session crashes.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Allen | Joe | 2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0227.htmlBroken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000356Broken Link
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97500174210821&w=2Mailing List
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001201Third Party Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-072.php3Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-110.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1959Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5546Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0227.htmlBroken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000356Broken Link
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97500174210821&w=2Mailing List
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001201Third Party Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-072.php3Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-110.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1959Broken LinkExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1178?
CVE-2000-1178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy called DEADJOE during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overwrite the files of other users whose joe session crashes.
How severe is CVE-2000-1178?
CVE-2000-1178 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joseph Allen Joe.