CVE-2001-0744 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 12 Oct 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in Horde IMP, requiring local access.

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-2001-0744?

CVE-2001-0744 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Horde IMP 2.2.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0744?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Horde Imp.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0744?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0744 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-2001-0744 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjg7-gj7r-j2c8.