Description
cvmlogin and statfile in Paul Jarc idtools before 2001.06.27 do not properly check the return value of a call to the pathexec_env function, which could cause the setstate utility to setuid to the UID environment variable and allow local users to gain privileges.
Products
- Paul Jarc IDTools 2001-05-31
- Paul Jarc IDTools 2001-06-08
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1324, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1324 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