CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0084

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The 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.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that local users may gain unauthorized access to system privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict the use of the GTK_MODULES variable in the context of setuid/setgid programs and to review and update applications using the GTK+ library to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS