CVE-2001-0087
Overview
CVE-2001-0087 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting michael_glickman itetris. It was published on February 12, 2001.
Technical Description
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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_glickman. Update itetris 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
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0087?
CVE-2001-0087 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting michael_glickman itetris. It was published on February 12, 2001.
How severe is CVE-2001-0087?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0087?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_glickman. Update itetris 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.
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