CVE-2001-1374
First published: Thu Jul 19 2001(Updated: )
expect before 5.32 searches for its libraries in /var/tmp before other directories, which could allow local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by mkpasswd.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Expect | =0 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =1 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =2 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =3 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =4 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.0 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.1 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.2 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.3 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.4 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.5 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.6 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.7 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.8 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.9 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.11 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.12 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.13 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.14 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.15 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.16 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.17 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.18 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.19 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.20 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.21 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.22 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.23 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.24 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.25 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.26 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.27 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.28 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.29 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.30 | |
| Ubuntu Expect | =5.31 | |
| Conectiva Linux | =6.0 | |
| Conectiva Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3074
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=22187
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=28224
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000409
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-148.html
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:060
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6870
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1374?
CVE-2001-1374 is considered a critical vulnerability as it could allow local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1374?
To fix CVE-2001-1374, upgrade Expect to a version later than 5.32 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of Expect are affected by CVE-2001-1374?
CVE-2001-1374 affects Expect versions up to and including 5.31.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-1374 on a system?
The impact of CVE-2001-1374 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1374 if I cannot upgrade Expect?
A possible workaround for CVE-2001-1374 is to restrict access to the /var/tmp directory or audit library loading paths.
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