Description
Format string vulnerability in the permitted function of GNOME libgtop_daemon in libgtop 1.0.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an argument that contains format specifiers that are passed into the (1) syslog_message and (2) syslog_io_message functions.
Product(s):
- GNOME libgtop daemon 1.0.12
- GNOME libgtop daemon 1.0.6
- GNOME libgtop_daemon 1.0.7
- GNOME libgtop_daemon 1.0.9
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0927, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0927 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.