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CVE-2000-1178

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Published: Jan 9, 2001Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Joseph Allen: Joe
Joseph Allen
1 product
Joe
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Joe
Version 2.8

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (16)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
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Mailing List
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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