CVE-2001-1203 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a format string flaw in gpm-root to gain root privileges on affected Linux systems.

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-2001-1203?

CVE-2001-1203 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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

Format string vulnerability in gpm-root in gpm 1.17.8 through 1.17.18 allows local users to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1203?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alessandro Rubini Gpm.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1203?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1203 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-2001-1203 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1203 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2000-0229 Privilege escalation in n/a High 7.2

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9m9-mp3j-xcvf.