CVE-2001-1333: Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-1333?

cups: upgrade to newer than 1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-1333 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1333 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2001-1333 affect?

CVE-2001-1333 affects cups. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that could allow local users to overwrite files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-1333?

Priority 16/100. On your watchlist

Routine

LOW 1.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2001-1333 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting cups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that could allow local users to overwrite files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy software products

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-05-10 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy software products cups UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cups

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2001-1333?

cups: upgrade to newer than 1.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1333 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1333 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-2001-1333 affect?

CVE-2001-1333 affects cups. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). Linux CUPS before 1.1.6 does not securely handle temporary files, possibly due to a symlink vulnerability that could allow local users to overwrite files.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1333?

Priority 16/100. On your watchlist

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