How severe is CVE-2001-1593?

CVE-2001-1593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-1593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1593?

CVE-2001-1593 primarily affects Gnu A2ps. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1593?

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

When was CVE-2001-1593 published?

CVE-2001-1593 was published on 2014-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1593

CVE-2001-1593 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu A2ps 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Gnu A2ps
Published: 2014-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The tempname_ensure function in lib/routines.h in a2ps 4.14 and earlier, as used by the spy_user function and possibly other functions, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1593?: The tempname_ensure function in lib/routines.h in a2ps 4.14 and earlier, as used by the spy_user function and possibly other functions, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2001-1593?: CVE-2001-1593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1593?: CVE-2001-1593 primarily affects Gnu A2ps. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1593 published?: CVE-2001-1593 was published on 2014-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:4.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:4.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:a2ps:4.13b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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