CVE-2001-0906
6.2CVSSMEDIUM
Description
teTeX filter before 1.0.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on temporary files that are produced when printing .dvi files using lpr.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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References
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/192647
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2974
securityfocus.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6785
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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Timeline
Published
Jun 25, 2002
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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