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CVE-2001-1277

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2001-1277 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Wolfram SchneiderMakewhatis<= 1.5i2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1277?
makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2001-1277?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1277 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1277?
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