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CVE-2000-1178

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.56%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-01-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2000-1178
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.56%

Original 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.