CVE-2001-1203 describes a format string vulnerability in gpm-root, a component of the gpm mouse server versions 1.17.8 through 1.17.18. This flaw allows local users to escalate their privileges to root. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires local access, but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.17.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:alessandro_rubini:gpm:1.17.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.17.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:alessandro_rubini:gpm:1.17.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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