CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1012

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in screen before version 3.9.10, related to a multi-attach error, allows local users to gain root privileges when there is a subdirectory under /tmp/screens/.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the screen program to version 3.9.10 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Vulnerability in screen before 3.9.10, related to a multi-attach error, allows local users to gain root privileges when there is a subdirectory under /tmp/screens/.

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