CVE-2001-1374
High
Description
expect before 5.32 searches for its libraries in /var/tmp before other directories, which could allow local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by mkpasswd.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Don Libes Expect
PublishedJul 19, 2001
First seenJul 19, 2001
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| don_libes expect | 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.19, 5.20, 5.21, 5.22, 5.23, 5.24, 5.25, 5.26, 5.27, 5.28, 5.29, 5.30, 5.31 | — |
| conectiva linux | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
| redhat linux | 7.0 | — |
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