How severe is CVE-2001-0890?

CVE-2001-0890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0890?

CVE-2001-0890 primarily affects Sane. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0890?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0890 published?

CVE-2001-0890 was published on 2001-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0890

CVE-2001-0890 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sane with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sane
Published: 2001-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Certain backend drivers in the SANE library 1.0.3 and earlier, as used in frontend software such as XSane, allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0890?: Certain backend drivers in the SANE library 1.0.3 and earlier, as used in frontend software such as XSane, allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2001-0890?: CVE-2001-0890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0890?: CVE-2001-0890 primarily affects Sane. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0890 published?: CVE-2001-0890 was published on 2001-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sane:sane:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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