CVE-2001-1333: Low severity easy software products cups vulnerability
Published May 10, 2001
·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
Remediation
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.