CVE-2001-0111 describes a format string vulnerability in splitvt versions prior to 1.6.5, affecting Debian Linux and Sam Lantinga's splitvt. This flaw allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the -rcfile command line argument. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sam_lantinga:splitvt:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:68k:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:arm:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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