glibc 2.1.9x and earlier does not properly clear the RESOLV_HOST_CONF, HOSTALIASES, or RES_OPTIONS environmental variables when executing setuid/setgid programs, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.
References
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0131.html | Vendor Advisory |
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0186.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-001.html | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2181 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5907 |
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Information
Published : 2001-03-26 05:00
Updated : 2024-02-28 10:24
NVD link : CVE-2001-0170
Mitre link : CVE-2001-0170
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2001-0170
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Products Affected
debian
- debian_linux
redhat
- linux
conectiva
- linux
immunix
- immunix
CWE