CVE-2000-1137
CVE-2000-1137 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Ed with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gnu Ed
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GNU ed before 0.2-18.1 allows local users to overwrite the files of other users via a symlink attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-1137?
- GNU ed before 0.2-18.1 allows local users to overwrite the files of other users via a symlink attack.
- How severe is CVE-2000-1137?
- CVE-2000-1137 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-1137 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-1137?
- CVE-2000-1137 primarily affects Gnu Ed. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-1137?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-1137 published?
- CVE-2000-1137 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000359
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001129
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-076.php3
- http://www.osvdb.org/6491
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-123.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5723
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:ed:2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:ed:2.16tr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:ed:2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:ed:2.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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