CVE-2001-0855 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the db_loader component of Rational ClearCase versions 4.2 and earlier. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges to root by supplying an excessively long TERM environment variable. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2_plusCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:rational_software:clearcase:3.2_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:rational_software:clearcase:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:rational_software:clearcase:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:rational_software:clearcase:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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