CVE-2001-0855 json
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
published 2001-11-22 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-0838
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 58%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21150)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21150 Rational ClearCase 3.2/4.x - DB Loader TERM Environment Variable Buffer Overflow local, 2001-11-09
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
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securityfocus.com
/bid/3523
vdb-entry
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iss.net
/security_center/static/7488.php
vdb-entry
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=100528623328037&w=2
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-0855
- NVD CVE-2001-0855
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