CVE-2001-1178 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 15 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in xman via the MANPATH variable 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-2001-1178?

CVE-2001-1178 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in xman allows local users to gain privileges via a long MANPATH environment variable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xfree86 Project X11r6.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1178 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-2001-1178 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1178 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6r4-pgjx-j3v6.