CVE-2001-0556
First published: Fri Jul 27 2001(Updated: )
The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a symlink attack on (1) backup files or (2) temporary files used when nedit prints a file or portions of a file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sajjad67 Wp Edit Username | <=5.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2667
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-042.php3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-053
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-061.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/180237
- http://www.nedit.org/archives/develop/2001-Feb/0391.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_014_nedit.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0556?
The severity of CVE-2001-0556 is considered to be moderate due to the potential for local file overwrites.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0556?
To fix CVE-2001-0556, update to NEdit version 5.1.2 or later, which addresses the symlink vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0556?
Any user of NEdit versions 5.1.1 and earlier on a local machine is potentially affected by CVE-2001-0556.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0556?
CVE-2001-0556 is associated with a symlink attack that allows overwriting of files by exploiting backup or temporary files.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2001-0556?
An attacker can overwrite other users' files locally by exploiting the vulnerability in NEdit when printing or using backup files.
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