CVE-2001-1331: Low severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published May 3, 2001
·Updated
mandb in the man-db package before 2.3.16-3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the command line options (1) -u or (2) -c, which do not drop privileges and follow symlinks.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Progeny Debian=1.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 3, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 3, 2002
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-2001-1331?
CVE-2001-1331 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1331?
To fix CVE-2001-1331, upgrade the man-db package to version 2.3.16-3 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1331?
CVE-2001-1331 affects local users on systems running the man-db package before version 2.3.16-3.
4
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1331?
Vulnerable systems include Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 and Progeny Debian 1.0.
5
What commands are misconfigured in CVE-2001-1331?
The commands -u and -c in mandb are misconfigured in CVE-2001-1331, allowing file overwriting without dropping privileges.