First published: Thu Jul 19 2001(Updated: )
tcl/tk package (tcltk) 8.3.1 searches for its libraries in the current working directory before other directories, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse library that is under a user-controlled directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Conectiva Linux | =6.0 | |
Conectiva Linux | =7.0 | |
Red Hat Linux | =7.0 |
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CVE-2001-1375 has a medium to high severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2001-1375, ensure that the working directory is not included in the library search path or upgrade to a version of tcl/tk that addresses this issue.
CVE-2001-1375 affects Conectiva Linux versions 6.0 and 7.0, as well as Red Hat Linux version 7.0.
CVE-2001-1375 can facilitate local privilege escalation attacks through the execution of Trojan horse libraries.
Local users with access to the affected systems are at risk from CVE-2001-1375.