CVE-2001-0556: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0556: The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a...

The Nirvana Editor (NEdit) 5.1.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to overwrite other users' files via a symlink attack on (1) backup files or (2) temporary files used when nedit prints a file or portions of a file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

NEdit 5.1.1 and earlier could let a local user overwrite files belonging to other users through unsafe handling of backup or print temporary files. This matters mainly on old multi-user Unix or Linux systems where NEdit is still installed. The source bundle does not show current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux or Unix systems with NEdit 5.1.1 or earlier installed and accessible to local users. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain old packages or unmanaged desktop software. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected systems are shared or sensitive. It is not flagged as known exploited, but local file overwrite risks can matter on multi-user systems with valuable data or elevated workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for installed NEdit packages and versions.; Remove NEdit where it is no longer operationally required.; Apply vendor-provided NEdit updates from the relevant distribution advisory..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 27, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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