CVE-2001-0142 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 Squid proxy 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-2001-0142?

CVE-2001-0142 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

squid 2.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0142?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Immunix Immunix, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy, Redhat Linux, Trustix Secure Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0142 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-2001-0142 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0142 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4fw-2x7f-vr9f.