CVE-2001-0120 Path traversal in n/a

Low 1.2 Published 7 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the useradd program, 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-2001-0120?

CVE-2001-0120 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

useradd program in shadow-utils program may allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0120?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Immunix Immunix, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0120?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0120 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-2001-0120 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0120 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f5w-wx6g-q5g3.