CVE-2001-0169
First published: Mon Mar 26 2001(Updated: )
When using the LD_PRELOAD environmental variable in SUID or SGID applications, glibc does not verify that preloaded libraries in /etc/ld.so.cache are also SUID/SGID, which could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files by loading a library from /lib or /usr/lib.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrake Linux | =7.2 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =1.0.1 | |
| Turbolinux | <=6.0.5 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Turbolinux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2223
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/157650
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-012.php3?dis=7.2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-002.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_001_glibc_txt.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-007.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-039
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/turbolinux/2001-q1/0004.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5971
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0169?
CVE-2001-0169 is classified as a high-severity local security vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0169?
To fix CVE-2001-0169, update glibc to a version that properly checks SUID/SGID permissions for preloaded libraries.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0169?
CVE-2001-0169 affects multiple Linux distributions, including Mandrake Linux, Red Hat Linux, and Trustix Secure Linux in specific versions.
Can CVE-2001-0169 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0169 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system.
What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2001-0169?
Exploitation of CVE-2001-0169 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on a vulnerable system.
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