CVE-2001-0084 GTK+ library allows local users to specify arbitrary modules via the GTK_MODULES environmental variable, which could allow local users to gain privileges if GTK+ is used by a setuid/setgid program.
HighCVSS 7.2
EPSS 1.0%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
GTK+ library allows local users to specify arbitrary modules via the GTK_MODULES environmental variable, which could allow local users to gain privileges if GTK+ is used by a setuid/setgid program.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME gtk | = 1.2.8 | No fix listed |
References
- 20010102 gtk+ security hole. exploit mailing-list
- 20010103 Claimed vulnerability in GTK_MODULES mailing-list third-party-advisory
- www.gtk.org third-party-advisory
- 2165 exploit patch third-party-advisory vdb-entry vendor-advisory