CVE-2001-1197

CVE-2001-1197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Kdeutils 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

Description

klprfax_filter in KDE2 KDEUtils allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the klprfax.filter temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1197?
klprfax_filter in KDE2 KDEUtils allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the klprfax.filter temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2001-1197?
CVE-2001-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1197 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1197?
CVE-2001-1197 primarily affects Kde Kdeutils. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1197?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1197 published?
CVE-2001-1197 was published on 2001-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)