Description
GNU locate in findutils 4.1 on Slackware 7.1 and 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an old formatted filename database (locatedb) that contains an entry with an out-of-range offset, which causes locate to write to arbitrary process memory.
Products
- GNU findutils 4.0
- GNU findutils 4.1
- Slackware Linux 7.1
- Slackware Linux 8.0
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1036, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1036 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