CVE-2001-0915 Format string vulnerability in Berkeley parallel make (pmake) 2.1.33 and earlier allows a local user to gain root privileges via format specifiers in the check argument of a shell definition.
HighCVSS 7.2
EPSS 0.70%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
Format string vulnerability in Berkeley parallel make (pmake) 2.1.33 and earlier allows a local user to gain root privileges via format specifiers in the check argument of a shell definition.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| berkeley pmake | <= 2.1.33 | No fix listed |
References
- 20011121 Advisory: Berkeley pmake mailing-list
- pmake-shell-format-string(7602) vdb-entry
- 3572 vdb-entry