First published: Thu Dec 06 2001(Updated: )
lpstat in IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by specifying a Trojan Horse nettype shared library.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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SGI IRIX | <=6.5.13f |
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CVE-2001-0801 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
To mitigate CVE-2001-0801, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of IRIX later than 6.5.13f.
CVE-2001-0801 affects local users of IRIX versions 6.5.13f and earlier.
CVE-2001-0801 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
No, CVE-2001-0801 can only be exploited by local users on the affected IRIX systems.