GTK+ 1.2.8 Module GTK_MODULES privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in GTK+ 1.2.8. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Module Handler. Such manipulation of the argument GTK_MODULES as part of Environment Variable leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2001-0084. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GTK+ 1.2.8. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Module Handler. The manipulation of the argument GTK_MODULES as part of a Environment Variable leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

GTK+ library allows local users to specify arbitrary modules via the GTK_MODULES environmental variable, which could allow local users to gain privileges if GTK+ is used by a setuid/setgid program.

The weakness was presented 02/12/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0084. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (20526) and SecurityFocus (BID 2165†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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02/12/2001 +41 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +4889 days 🔍
01/11/2025 +3845 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0084 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0084
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16418
SecurityFocus: 2165 - GTK+ Arbitrary Loadable Module Execution Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 11:13
Updated: 01/11/2025 15:44
Changes: 07/03/2014 11:13 (55), 04/07/2019 14:38 (1), 01/11/2025 15:44 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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