PUBLISHED DATE: December 6, 2001CVE-2001-1272:
wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier...

Description

wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the -e (external command) option.

Products

• Wliang WMtv

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1272, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1272 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

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1272