Chkrootkit is a command-line rootkit detection utility for Unix and Linux systems, maintaining a narrowly scoped product footprint centered on its core scanning and analysis tool. The observed vulnerability signal reflects input-handling weaknesses in the detection engine itself, particularly improper input validation. Live severity, exploitation, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Chkrootkit over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (1 CVEs).
1 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The slapper function in chkrootkit before 0.50 does not properly quote file paths, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse executable. NOTE: this is | Oct 25, 2014 | 3.7 | 29 | NO | YES |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (1 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Chkrootkit.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Chkrootkit — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.