CVE-2001-0912 Privilege escalation in n/a
A packaging error in Mandrake Linux allows local users to gain root privileges by exploiting library search paths.
- 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-2001-0912?
CVE-2001-0912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Packaging error for expect 8.3.3 in Mandrake Linux 8.1 causes expect to search for its libraries in the /home/snailtalk directory before other directories, which could allow a local user to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0912?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0912?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0912 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-0912 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0912 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8r4-m7pr-52qm.