CVE-2001-1272

Name: CVE-2001-1272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -e (external command) option.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -e (external command) option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wliang	Wmtv	<= 0.6.5

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-092Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7669.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3658Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-092Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7669.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3658Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1272?

wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -e (external command) option.

How severe is CVE-2001-1272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1272?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-1272?

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Source: NVD / NIST