CVE-2001-0084

Published Feb 12, 2001 gnome

Overview

CVE-2001-0084 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gtk. It was published on February 12, 2001.

Technical Description

GTK+ library allows local users to specify arbitrary modules via the GTK_MODULES environmental variable, which could allow local users to gain privileges if GTK+ is used by a setuid/setgid program.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update gtk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0498.html Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0027.html Ref www.gtk.org/setuid.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/2165 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0498.html Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0027.html Ref www.gtk.org/setuid.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/2165

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0084?

CVE-2001-0084 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting gnome gtk. It was published on February 12, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2001-0084?

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