CVE-2001-1301

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

rcs2log, as used in Emacs 20.4, xemacs 21.1.10 and other versions before 21.4, and possibly other packages, allows local users to modify files of other users via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 41.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 7, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0093.html
cve@mitrehttp://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/emacs/emacs/lib-src/rcs2log?only_with_tag=EMACS_PRETEST_21_0_95
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11210.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0093.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/emacs/emacs/lib-src/rcs2log?only_with_tag=EMACS_PRETEST_21_0_95
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11210.php

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-1301?

CVE-2001-1301 is a none vulnerability published on August 7, 2001. rcs2log, as used in Emacs 20.4, xemacs 21.1.10 and other versions before 21.4, and possibly other packages, allows local users to modify files of other users via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

When was CVE-2001-1301 disclosed?

CVE-2001-1301 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 7, 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-2001-1301 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-1301 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 41.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-1301?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-1301, 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-2001-1301

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