# CVE-2000-1178: Joe text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy called DEADJOE during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overw

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2001-01-22 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97500174210821&w=2
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-072.php3
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5546
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-110.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000356
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0227.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001201
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1959

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