Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in pic utility in groff 1.16.1 and other versions, and jgroff before 1.15, allows remote attackers to bypass the -S option and execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the plot command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Groff | 1.10 |
| Jgroff | Jgroff | All versions |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000428
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-072PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-107
- http://www.osvdb.org/1914
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/199706Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3103ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6918
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000428
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-072PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-107
- http://www.osvdb.org/1914
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/199706Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3103ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1022?
CVE-2001-1022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in pic utility in groff 1.16.1 and other versions, and jgroff before 1.15, allows remote attackers to bypass the -S option and execute arbitrary commands via format string ...
How severe is CVE-2001-1022?
CVE-2001-1022 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Groff, Jgroff Jgroff.