CVE-2001-0912

Published: Nov 30, 2001Modified: Apr 16, 2026

7.2

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

Description

Packaging error for expect 8.3.3 in Mandrake Linux 8.1 causes expect to search for its libraries in the /home/snailtalk directory before other directories, which could allow a local user to gain root privileges.

Affected (1)

Products: Mandrakesoft: Mandrake Linux

Mandrakesoft

1 product

Mandrake Linux

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux	Version 8.1

References (4)

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-087.php3?dis=8.1

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7604

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-087.php3?dis=8.1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7604

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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