CVE-2001-0142
First published: Mon Mar 12 2001(Updated: )
squid 2.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.3_stable4 | |
| Immunix | =7.0_beta | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.2 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.0 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2184
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0212.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-003.php3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-019
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97916374410647&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5921
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0142?
CVE-2001-0142 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0142?
To fix CVE-2001-0142, upgrade to a version of Squid that is later than 2.3 or apply appropriate security patches provided by your Linux distribution.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0142?
CVE-2001-0142 affects users of Squid versions 2.3 and earlier on various Linux distributions such as Red Hat, Mandrake, and Trustix.
What is the nature of CVE-2001-0142?
CVE-2001-0142 is a symlink attack vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files in certain configurations.
Can CVE-2001-0142 be mitigated without an upgrade?
Mitigation of CVE-2001-0142 without an upgrade can be challenging, but restricting user permissions on affected directories may help.
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