CVE-2001-0193 json
Format string vulnerability in man in some Linux distributions allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed -l parameter.
published 2001-05-03 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-0193
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Format string vulnerability in man in some Linux distributions allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed -l parameter.
Patch / fix
- debian.org/security/2001/dsa-028 advisory
- securityfocus.com/bid/2327 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-20604)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-20604 Debian 2.2 / Su.S.E 6.3/6.4/7.0 - man '-l' Format String local, 2001-01-31
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2327 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
debian.org
/security/2001/dsa-028
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/2327
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/6059
vdb-entry
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=98096782126481&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-0193
- NVD CVE-2001-0193
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