CVE-2001-1593

a2ps: insecure temporary file use

Published Apr 5, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The tempname_ensure function in lib/routines.h in a2ps 4.14 and earlier, as used by the spy_user function and possibly other functions, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2892-1 a2ps security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2001-1570 The tempname_ensure function in lib/routines.h in a2ps 4.14 and earlier, as used by the spy_user function and possibly other functions, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 4:58 AM
Reserved
Feb 5, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 5, 2014, 9:55 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 12:10 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 5, 2001, 12:00 AM