How severe is CVE-2001-0906?

CVE-2001-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0906?

CVE-2001-0906 affects Tetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0906?

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

When was CVE-2001-0906 published?

CVE-2001-0906 was published on 2001-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0906

CVE-2001-0906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tetex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tetex
Published: 2001-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0906?: teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.
How severe is CVE-2001-0906?: CVE-2001-0906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0906?: CVE-2001-0906 affects Tetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0906 published?: CVE-2001-0906 was published on 2001-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tetex:tetex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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