Vulnerability Details : CVE-2001-0289
Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2001-0289
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2001-0289
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2001-0289
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http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-041
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0490.html
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-024.html
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http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-026.php3
Patch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2001-0289
- cpe:2.3:a:joseph_allen:joe:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*