CVE-2000-1178

Description

Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy called DEADJOE during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overwrite the files of other users whose joe session crashes.

Weakness classification

• CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link
• cve@mitre.org — Mailing List
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link
• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link
• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mailing List
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory