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CVE-2001-1324

4.6 · MEDIUM

cvmlogin and statfile in Paul Jarc idtools before 2001.06.27 do not properly check the return value of a call to the pathexec_env function, which could cause the setstate utility to setuid to the U…

Published Jun 26, 2001paul_jarcEPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2001-1324 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting paul_jarc idtools. It was published on June 26, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

cvmlogin and statfile in Paul Jarc idtools before 2001.06.27 do not properly check the return value of a call to the pathexec_env function, which could cause the setstate utility to setuid to the UID environment variable and allow local users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paul_jarc. Update idtools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1324?

CVE-2001-1324 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting paul_jarc idtools. It was published on June 26, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1324?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1324?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paul_jarc. Update idtools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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