CVE-2001-0193: High severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published May 3, 2001
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in man in some Linux distributions allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed -l parameter.
Affected Software
9 affected components
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
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 3, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 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-2001-0193?
CVE-2001-0193 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0193?
To remediate CVE-2001-0193, update the 'man' utility to a version that is not vulnerable, typically found in recent distributions.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0193?
CVE-2001-0193 affects Debian Linux 2.2 and various versions of SUSE Linux including 6.3, 6.4, and 7.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0193?
CVE-2001-0193 is a format string vulnerability that allows local users to exploit a flaw in the 'man' command.
5
Can CVE-2001-0193 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0193 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability; it requires local access to the system.