CVE-2001-0289

Name: CVE-2001-0289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-05-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0289 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joseph Allen	Joe	2.8

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0490.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-041Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-026.php3Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-024.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0490.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-041Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-026.php3Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-024.html

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0289?

How severe is CVE-2001-0289?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0289 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0289?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST