CVE-2001-0927 describes a format string vulnerability in the GNOME libgtop_daemon, specifically affecting libgtop versions 1.0.12 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format specifiers into arguments passed to syslog_message and syslog_io_message functions. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or public exploit intelligence (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is noted, the vulnerability has garnered considerable community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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