CVE-2001-0906
MediumPublished
teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.
- Published
- Jun 25, 2002
- Updated
- Aug 8, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Jun 22, 2001
Primary CVSS
6.2/ 10Medium
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C0.9%
Low · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 59.0%
- 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
teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.
Sources
1zen-parse · linux · Jun 22, 2001
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