CVE-2001-1022
First published: Thu Jul 26 2001(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in pic utility in groff 1.16.1 and other versions, and jgroff before 1.15, allows remote attackers to bypass the -S option and execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the plot command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| groff | =1.16.1 | |
| groff | =1.11a | |
| groff | =1.14 | |
| GNU Groff | ||
| groff | =1.10 | |
| groff | =1.11 | |
| groff | =1.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/199706
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-072
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3103
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-107
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000428
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-004.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/1914
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6918
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1022?
CVE-2001-1022 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1022?
To fix CVE-2001-1022, upgrade the groff utility to a version later than 1.16.1 or apply patches provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1022?
CVE-2001-1022 affects groff versions 1.10 through 1.16.1 and jgroff versions before 1.15.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1022?
CVE-2001-1022 is a format string vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Can CVE-2001-1022 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1022 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass security mechanisms.
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