Vulnerability Description
When using the LD_PRELOAD environmental variable in SUID or SGID applications, glibc does not verify that preloaded libraries in /etc/ld.so.cache are also SUID/SGID, which could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files by loading a library from /lib or /usr/lib.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 6.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 1.0.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 6.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.1 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux | <= 6.0.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/turbolinux/2001-q1/0004.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-007.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-039
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-012.php3?dis=7.2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_001_glibc_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/157650Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2223PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5971
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/turbolinux/2001-q1/0004.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-007.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-039
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-012.php3?dis=7.2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_001_glibc_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0169?
CVE-2001-0169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). When using the LD_PRELOAD environmental variable in SUID or SGID applications, glibc does not verify that preloaded libraries in /etc/ld.so.cache are also SUID/SGID, which could allow a local user to ...
How severe is CVE-2001-0169?
CVE-2001-0169 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Redhat Linux, Trustix Secure Linux, Turbolinux Turbolinux.