medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-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 u…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Joe Text Editor 2.8 - '.joerc' Arbitrary Command Execution2001-02-28 · local · unix · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Allen | Joe | Version 2.8 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0490.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-041
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-026.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-024.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0490.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-041
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-026.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-024.html