CVE-2001-0873

security flaw

Published Apr 2, 2003 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
uuxqt in Taylor UUCP package does not properly remove dangerous long options, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling uux and specifying an alternate configuration file with the --config option.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2001-0856 uuxqt in Taylor UUCP package does not properly remove dangerous long options, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling uux and specifying an alternate configuration file with the --config option.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 4:37 AM
Reserved
Dec 6, 2001, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 21, 2001, 5:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Severity
Public date
Sep 8, 2001, 12:00 AM