CVE-2001-1077 json
Buffer overflow in tt_printf function of rxvt 2.6.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -T or (2) -name argument.
published 2001-06-15 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-1058
- cvss
- 4.6
- 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
Buffer overflow in tt_printf function of rxvt 2.6.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -T or (2) -name argument.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-20928)
- 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-20928 Rxvt 2.6.1/2.6.2 - Local Buffer Overflow local, 2001-06-15
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/191510 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
debian.org
/security/2001/dsa-062
vendor-advisory, patch
-
download.immunix.org
/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-028-01
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/191510
mailing-list, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
linux-mandrake.com
/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-060.php
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/2878
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/6701
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-1077
- NVD CVE-2001-1077
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