CVE-2001-1333 Path traversal in n/a

Low 1.2 Published 3 May 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit insecure temporary file handling in CUPS to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks.

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-2001-1333?

CVE-2001-1333 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that could allow local users to overwrite files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1333?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easy Software Products Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1333?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1333 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-2001-1333 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1333 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvch-hcwr-7gw3.