Alessandro Rubini gpm 1.17.8/1.17.18 gpm-root format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Alessandro Rubini gpm 1.17.8/1.17.18. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component gpm-root. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-1203. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Alessandro Rubini gpm 1.17.8/1.17.18. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component gpm-root. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in gpm-root in gpm 1.17.8 through 1.17.18 allows local users to gain root privileges.

The weakness was published 12/27/2001 with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared at debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-1203. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14932 (Debian DSA-095-1 : gpm - local root vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7748), Tenable (14932) and SecurityFocus (BID 3750†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 14932
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-095-1 : gpm - local root vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 53575
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 095-1 (gpm)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/27/2001 🔍
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12/28/2001 +1 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +1006 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3572 days 🔍
04/30/2019 +1754 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1203 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1203
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17785
X-Force: 7748
SecurityFocus: 3750 - GPM-Root Format String Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 12:14
Updated: 04/30/2019 18:16
Changes: 07/11/2014 12:14 (57), 04/30/2019 18:16 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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