CVE-2001-0170
UnknownEPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0170 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. glibc 2.1.9x and earlier does not properly clear the RESOLV_HOST_CONF, HOSTALIASES, or RES_OPTIONS environmental variables when executing setuid/setgid programs, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
glibc 2.1.9x and earlier does not properly clear the RESOLV_HOST_CONF, HOSTALIASES, or RES_OPTIONS environmental variables when executing setuid/setgid programs, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Immunix | Immunix | 7.0_beta |
| Conectiva | Linux | 4.0 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 4.0es |
| Conectiva | Linux | 4.1 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 4.2 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 5.0 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 5.1 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 6.0 |
| Conectiva | Linux | ecommerce |
| Conectiva | Linux | graficas |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.3 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0186.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2181Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0186.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2181Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0170?
glibc 2.1.9x and earlier does not properly clear the RESOLV_HOST_CONF, HOSTALIASES, or RES_OPTIONS environmental variables when executing setuid/setgid programs, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2001-0170?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0170 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0170?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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