CVE-2001-0116 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the gpm mouse daemon, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0116?
CVE-2001-0116 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
gpm 1.19.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0116?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Immunix Immunix, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2001-0116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0116 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjv7-cjv5-fcg6.