CVE-2001-0912

high

Description

Packaging error for expect 8.3.3 in Mandrake Linux 8.1 causes expect to search for its libraries in the /home/snailtalk directory before other directories, which could allow a local user to gain root privileges.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7604

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-087.php3?dis=8.1

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2001-11-30

Updated: 2017-10-10

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High