CVE-2001-0084 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting the GTK_MODULES environment variable in setuid/setgid programs using the GTK+ library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0084?
CVE-2001-0084 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GTK+ library allows local users to specify arbitrary modules via the GTK_MODULES environmental variable, which could allow local users to gain privileges if GTK+ is used by a setuid/setgid program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0084?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Gtk.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0084?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0084 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-0084 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0084 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gg7-9cpw-h9r9.