CVE-2001-1277

CVE-2001-1277 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wolfram Schneider Makewhatis 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

Description

makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1277?
makewhatis in the man package before 1.5i2 allows an attacker in group man to overwrite arbitrary files via a man page whose name contains shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2001-1277?
CVE-2001-1277 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1277 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1277?
CVE-2001-1277 affects Wolfram Schneider Makewhatis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1277?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1277 published?
CVE-2001-1277 was published on 2001-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)