CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1203

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2001-1203 describes a format string vulnerability in gpm-root in gpm versions 1.17.8 through 1.17.18 that allows local users to gain root privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system with administrator privileges, posing a serious security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update gpm to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the system for local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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

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