Unscored severity · published Dec 27, 2001
CVE-2001-1203
Format string vulnerability in gpm-root in gpm 1.17.8 through 1.17.18 allows local users to gain root privileges
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CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Format string vulnerability in gpm-root in gpm 1.17.8 through 1.17.18 allows local users to gain root privileges.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 28% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GP
Gpm · Alessandro Rubini
1.17.8; 1.17.18 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1203
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1203
Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-095
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3750
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7748
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gpm-root in the gpm package does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by starting a utility from gpm-root