Vulnerability Description
mandb in the man-db package before 2.3.16-3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the command line options (1) -u or (2) -c, which do not drop privileges and follow symlinks.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.2 |
| Progeny | Debian | 1.0 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3307
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-056PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2720
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3307
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-056PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2720
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1331?
CVE-2001-1331 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). mandb in the man-db package before 2.3.16-3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the command line options (1) -u or (2) -c, which do not drop privileges and follow symlinks.
How severe is CVE-2001-1331?
CVE-2001-1331 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-2001-1331?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Progeny Debian.