CVE-2001-0887 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify other users' files via symlink attacks on temporary files in xSANE.
- 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-2001-0887?
CVE-2001-0887 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xSANE 0.81 and earlier allows local users to modify files of other xSANE users via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0887?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oliver Rauch Xsane.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0887?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0887 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-2001-0887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0887 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x27-5m5c-3wv8.