CVE-2001-1012: High severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 5, 2001
·Updated
Vulnerability in screen before 3.9.10, related to a multi-attach error, allows local users to gain root privileges when there is a subdirectory under /tmp/screens/.
Affected Software
5 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
Event History
Sep 5, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1012?
CVE-2001-1012 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1012?
To fix CVE-2001-1012, upgrade to screen version 3.9.10 or later.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-1012?
CVE-2001-1012 affects versions of SUSE Linux prior to 3.9.10, particularly 6.3 through 7.2.
4
Who is impacted by the CVE-2001-1012 vulnerability?
Local users on affected versions of SUSE Linux are at risk of exploiting CVE-2001-1012 to gain unauthorized root privileges.
5
Is CVE-2001-1012 still a relevant vulnerability today?
CVE-2001-1012 is less relevant today due to the age of the affected software, but systems still running these versions should be updated.