CVE-2001-1276
CVE-2001-1276 is a low-severity vulnerability in Itcorp Ispell 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: Itcorp Ispell
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ispell before 3.1.20 allows local users to overwrite files of other users via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1276?
- ispell before 3.1.20 allows local users to overwrite files of other users via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1276?
- CVE-2001-1276 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1276 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-2001-1276?
- CVE-2001-1276 affects Itcorp Ispell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1276?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-1276 published?
- CVE-2001-1276 was published on 2001-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/6.2/updates/IMNX-2001-62-004-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99317439131174&w=2
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-058.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-074.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:itcorp:ispell:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*