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CVE-2001-1331

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2001-1331 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mandb in the man-db package before 2.3.16-3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the command line options (1) -u or (2) -c, which do not drop privileges and follow symlinks.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mandb in the man-db package before 2.3.16-3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the command line options (1) -u or (2) -c, which do not drop privileges and follow symlinks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

21.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux2.2
ProgenyDebian1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1331?
mandb in the man-db package before 2.3.16-3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via the command line options (1) -u or (2) -c, which do not drop privileges and follow symlinks.
How severe is CVE-2001-1331?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1331 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1331?
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