CVE-2001-1448: Medium severity magic edeveloper vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2001
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Updated

Magic eDeveloper Enterprise Edition 8.30-5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly execute code via a symlink attack on temporary files created by the (1) mkuserproc, (2) mgrnt, and (3) mgdatasrvr.sc scripts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Magic eDeveloper<=8.30.5

Event History

Dec 17, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 21, 2005
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-2001-1448?

CVE-2001-1448 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit symlink attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1448?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1448, ensure that the Magic eDeveloper software is upgraded to version 8.30.6 or later, which addresses the symlink vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1448?

CVE-2001-1448 affects Magic eDeveloper Enterprise Edition versions 8.30-5 and earlier on local systems.

4

Can CVE-2001-1448 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2001-1448 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.

5

What actions should I take if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2001-1448?

If your system is vulnerable to CVE-2001-1448, immediately upgrade your software and review your file permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

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