Description
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/.
Products
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.3
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.3 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.4
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.4 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.0 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.1
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.1 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 7.2
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1012, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1012 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.
References