Vulnerability Description
sdiff 2.7 in the diffutils package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Immunix | Immunix | 7.0_beta |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 6.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 1.0.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.1 |
References
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2000-70-028-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97916374410647&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579928US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-008.php3Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-116.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2191PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5914
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2000-70-028-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97916374410647&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/579928US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-008.php3Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-116.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2191PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5914
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0117?
CVE-2001-0117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). sdiff 2.7 in the diffutils package allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0117?
CVE-2001-0117 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Immunix Immunix, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Redhat Linux, Trustix Secure Linux.