CVE-2001-1179: High severity Xfree86 Project X11r6 vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2001
·Updated
xman allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the MANPATH to point to a man page whose filename contains shell metacharacters.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xfree86 Project X11r6=3.3.2
Event History
Jul 17, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 15, 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-2001-1179?
The severity of CVE-2001-1179 is classified as high due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1179?
To fix CVE-2001-1179, ensure that the MANPATH variable is properly sanitized to prevent the inclusion of shell metacharacters.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1179?
Local users of the XFree86 X Server version 3.3.2 are affected by CVE-2001-1179.
4
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1179?
Systems running XFree86 X Server version 3.3.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1179.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2001-1179 enable?
CVE-2001-1179 enables local users to perform privilege escalation attacks.