CVE-2001-0193 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 7 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a format string flaw in the man utility to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.

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-2001-0193?

CVE-2001-0193 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in man in some Linux distributions allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed -l parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0193?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Suse Suse Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0193?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0193 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-0193 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0193 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgp2-f259-4rjq.