Description
GNU ed before 0.2-18.1 allows local users to overwrite the files of other users via a symlink attack.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_conectiva
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000359
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5723
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/6491
Various Sources vendor-advisory
x_refsource_mandrake
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-076.php3
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-123.html
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001129
Scores
EPSS
0.0007
EPSS Percentile
21.0%
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
gnu/ed
2.15
gnu/ed
2.16tr
gnu/ed
2.18
gnu/ed
2.18.0
Published
Jan 09, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026