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CVE-2001-0416

2.1 · LOW

sgml-tools (aka sgmltools) before 1.0.9-15 creates temporary files with insecure permissions, which allows other users to read files that are being processed by sgml-tools.

Published Jun 27, 2001debianEPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2001-0416 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting debian sgml-tools. It was published on June 27, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

sgml-tools (aka sgmltools) before 1.0.9-15 creates temporary files with insecure permissions, which allows other users to read files that are being processed by sgml-tools.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update sgml-tools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0416?

CVE-2001-0416 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting debian sgml-tools. It was published on June 27, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2001-0416?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0416?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update sgml-tools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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