CVE-2001-0125: Low severity exmh exmh vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2001
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Updated

exmh 2.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the exmhErrorMsg temporary file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
exmh exmh<=2.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=1.0.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=6.1

Event History

Mar 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0125?

CVE-2001-0125 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files through a symlink attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0125?

To fix CVE-2001-0125, update exmh to version 2.3 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0125?

CVE-2001-0125 affects exmh 2.2 and earlier, as well as various versions of Mandrake and Debian Linux.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0125?

CVE-2001-0125 is associated with a symlink attack that can allow local users to overwrite files.

5

Can CVE-2001-0125 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2001-0125 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

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