CVE-2001-0170

Name: CVE-2001-0170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-03-26T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/2001-01/0131.htmlVendor 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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5907
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0131.htmlVendor 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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5907

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0170?

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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Source: NVD / NIST