CVE-2001-1177

CVE-2001-1177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Ml-85g Gdi Printer Driver 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

Description

ml85p in Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver before 0.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1177?
ml85p in Samsung ML-85G GDI printer driver before 0.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2001-1177?
CVE-2001-1177 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1177 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1177?
CVE-2001-1177 primarily affects Samsung Ml-85g Gdi Printer Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1177?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1177 published?
CVE-2001-1177 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)