Vulnerability Description
teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tetex | Tetex | <= 1.0.7.7 |
References
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-030-01
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-086.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-102.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/192647ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2974ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6785
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-030-01
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-086.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-102.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/192647ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2974ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6785
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0906?
CVE-2001-0906 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.
How severe is CVE-2001-0906?
CVE-2001-0906 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0906?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tetex Tetex.