CVE-2001-1333: Low severity easy software products cups vulnerability

Published May 10, 2001
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Updated

Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that could allow local users to overwrite files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Easy Software Products Cups<=1.1.5

Event History

May 10, 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-2001-1333?

CVE-2001-1333 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1333?

To resolve CVE-2001-1333, upgrade your CUPS installation to version 1.1.6 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1333?

CVE-2001-1333 affects CUPS versions up to and including 1.1.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1333?

CVE-2001-1333 is a symlink vulnerability that can allow local users to overwrite files.

5

Can CVE-2001-1333 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2001-1333 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.

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