CVE-2001-0887: xSANE 0.81 and earlier allows local users to modify files of other xSANE users via a symlink attack on tempora

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0887 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting xsane. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

xSANE 0.81 and earlier allows local users to modify files of other xSANE users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oliver rauch

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-01-15 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oliver rauch xsane DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.81

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.81

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xsane || rpm -q xsane || xsane --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.81 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xsane sudo apt install xsane=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.81> sudo apt-mark hold xsane

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xsane sudo dnf downgrade xsane-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.81> sudo dnf versionlock add xsane

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0887?

xsane: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0887 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0887 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0887 affect?

CVE-2001-0887 affects xsane. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). xSANE 0.81 and earlier allows local users to modify files of other xSANE users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0887?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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