CVE-2001-0141 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 specific mgetty configurations, 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-2001-0141?

CVE-2001-0141 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, 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

mgetty 1.1.22 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0141?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gert Doering Mgetty.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0141?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0141 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-2001-0141 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0141 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xmp5-g5f6-23g3.