itetris/xitetris 1.6.2 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the gunzip program, which allows local users to gain root privileges by changing their PATH so that it points to a malicious gunzip program.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2139 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0295.html | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5795 |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2001-02-11 21:00
Updated : 2017-12-18 18:29
NVD link : CVE-2001-0087
Mitre link : CVE-2001-0087
JSON object : View
CWE
Products Affected
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- itetris


