CVE-2001-0141
CVE-2001-0141 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gert Doering Mgetty with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gert Doering Mgetty
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mgetty 1.1.22 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0141?
- mgetty 1.1.22 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0141?
- CVE-2001-0141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0141 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0141?
- CVE-2001-0141 affects Gert Doering Mgetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0141?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-0141 published?
- CVE-2001-0141 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97916374410647&w=2
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-002.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-011
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-009.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-050.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2187
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5918
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gert_doering:mgetty:1.1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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