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CVE-2000-1137

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

GNU ed before 0.2-18.1 allows local users to overwrite the files of other users via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU ed=2.18
GNU ed=2.16tr
GNU ed=2.15
GNU ed=2.18.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1137?

    CVE-2000-1137 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file manipulation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1137?

    To fix CVE-2000-1137, upgrade GNU ed to version 2.18 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2000-1137?

    Local users on systems running affected versions of GNU ed, specifically versions before 0.2-18.1, are at risk from CVE-2000-1137.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2000-1137 enable?

    CVE-2000-1137 enables local users to conduct symlink attacks to overwrite files of other users.

  • Which versions of GNU ed are vulnerable to CVE-2000-1137?

    GNU ed versions 2.15, 2.16tr, and 2.18 (up to but not including 2.18.1) are vulnerable to CVE-2000-1137.

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