CVE-2001-1022 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands by exploiting a format string vulnerability in the pic utility, bypassing security restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1022?
CVE-2001-1022 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in pic utility in groff 1.16.1 and other versions, and jgroff before 1.15, allows remote attackers to bypass the -S option and execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the plot command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1022?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Gnu Groff, Jgroff Jgroff.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1022?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1022 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-2001-1022 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1022 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fj6r-7wmg-qvf3.