CVE-2001-0111: High severity Sam Lantinga Splitvt vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in splitvt before 1.6.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -rcfile command line argument.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Sam Lantinga Splitvt=1.6.4
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0111?
CVE-2001-0111 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0111?
To remediate CVE-2001-0111, it is recommended to upgrade to splitvt version 1.6.5 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0111?
CVE-2001-0111 affects local users of splitvt versions prior to 1.6.5 on Debian Linux systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0111?
CVE-2001-0111 is identified as a format string vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2001-0111 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0111 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the affected system.