CVE-2001-1593 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 5 Apr 2014 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in a2ps, 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: Available

What is CVE-2001-1593?

CVE-2001-1593 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The tempname_ensure function in lib/routines.h in a2ps 4.14 and earlier, as used by the spy_user function and possibly other functions, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1593?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)

a2ps openSUSE:Tumbleweed All versions 4.15-1.1

Products include Gnu A2ps.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1593?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2001-1593 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1593 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2001-1593, GHSA-q93q-4mxv-67mp, openSUSE-SU-2024:12797-1.