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CVE-2001-0406

LowPublished

Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in...

Published: May 24, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 17, 2001

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 64.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.

Sources

Samba 2.0.x - Insecure TMP File Symbolic LinkExploit
Gabriel Maggiotti · linux · Apr 17, 2001

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