What is the severity of CVE-2001-1177?

CVE-2001-1177 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1177?

To fix CVE-2001-1177, upgrade to the latest version of the Samsung ML-85P printer driver that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1177?

Users of the Samsung ML-85P printer driver version 1.0 and earlier, as well as those using the Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver, are affected by CVE-2001-1177.

What type of attack does CVE-2001-1177 involve?

CVE-2001-1177 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

When was CVE-2001-1177 discovered?

CVE-2001-1177 was reported in July 2001.

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CVE-2001-1177

medium

6.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

17/7/2001

25/6/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-1177

First published: Tue Jul 17 2001(Updated: )

ml85p in Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver before 0.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Ml-85p Printer Driver	=1.0
Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1177?
CVE-2001-1177 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1177?
To fix CVE-2001-1177, upgrade to the latest version of the Samsung ML-85P printer driver that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1177?
Users of the Samsung ML-85P printer driver version 1.0 and earlier, as well as those using the Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver, are affected by CVE-2001-1177.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1177 involve?
CVE-2001-1177 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
When was CVE-2001-1177 discovered?
CVE-2001-1177 was reported in July 2001.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1177?
CVE-2001-1177 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1177?
To fix CVE-2001-1177, upgrade to the latest version of the Samsung ML-85P printer driver that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1177?
Users of the Samsung ML-85P printer driver version 1.0 and earlier, as well as those using the Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver, are affected by CVE-2001-1177.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1177 involve?
CVE-2001-1177 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
When was CVE-2001-1177 discovered?
CVE-2001-1177 was reported in July 2001.