CVE-2001-1178

Name: CVE-2001-1178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in xman allows local users to gain privileges via a long MANPATH environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in xman allows local users to gain privileges via a long MANPATH environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xfree86 Project	X11r6	3.3.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0234.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3030Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6853
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0234.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3030Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6853

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1178?

Buffer overflow in xman allows local users to gain privileges via a long MANPATH environment variable.

How severe is CVE-2001-1178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1178?

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