GTK+ Library Local User Privilege Escalation via Module Specification
CVE-2001-0084

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Gtk
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2001

What is CVE-2001-0084?

The GTK+ library is vulnerable due to its handling of the GTK_MODULES environmental variable, allowing local users to define arbitrary modules. This could potentially lead to privilege escalation when GTK+ is utilized by programs with setuid or setgid permissions. Consequently, malicious local users may exploit this design flaw to execute untrusted code with elevated privileges, thereby compromising system integrity.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2165
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/04...
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/00...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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