CVE-2001-1411

Description

Format string vulnerability in gm4 (aka m4) on Mac OS X may allow local users to gain privileges if gm4 is called by setuid programs.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00038.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/147587	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10174.php	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100368233714229&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1411?: CVE-2001-1411 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1411?: To fix CVE-2001-1411, 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-2001-1411 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1411 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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