Vulnerability Description
makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfram Schneider | Makewhatis | <= 1.5i2 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99227597227747&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-072.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=41805
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99227597227747&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-072.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=41805
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1277?
CVE-2001-1277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2001-1277?
CVE-2001-1277 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wolfram Schneider Makewhatis.