CVE-2001-0289

security flaw

Published May 7, 2001 CVSS 2.0 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2001-0289 Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 4:14 AM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2001, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 3, 2001, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:54 PM
Severity
Public date
Feb 28, 2001, 12:00 AM