CVE-2001-1374

Description

expect before 5.32 searches for its libraries in /var/tmp before other directories, which could allow local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by mkpasswd.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory mandrakesoft.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3074	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:060	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-148.html	vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22187
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6870	vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=28224
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000409	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1374?: CVE-2001-1374 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1374?: To fix CVE-2001-1374, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1374 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1374 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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