CVE-2001-0890

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Certain backend drivers in the SANE library 1.0.3 and earlier, as used in frontend software such as XSane, allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 25.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 11, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-171.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7714.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3987
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-171.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7714.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3987

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0890?

CVE-2001-0890 is a none vulnerability published on December 11, 2001. Certain backend drivers in the SANE library 1.0.3 and earlier, as used in frontend software such as XSane, allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

When was CVE-2001-0890 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0890 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 11, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0890 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0890 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 25.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0890?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0890, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0890

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