Vulnerability Description
The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a symlink attack on (1) backup files or (2) temporary files used when nedit prints a file or portions of a file.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nedit | Nedit | <= 5.1.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-053PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-042.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.nedit.org/archives/develop/2001-Feb/0391.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_014_nedit.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-061.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/180237
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2667ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-053PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-042.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.nedit.org/archives/develop/2001-Feb/0391.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_014_nedit.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-061.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/180237
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2667ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0556?
CVE-2001-0556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a symlink attack on (1) backup files or (2) temporary files used when nedit prints a file or po...
How severe is CVE-2001-0556?
CVE-2001-0556 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nedit Nedit.