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CVE-2001-1036

HighPublished

GNU locate in findutils 4.1 on Slackware 7.1 and 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an old formatted filename database (locatedb) that contains...

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 1, 2001

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 57.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

GNU locate in findutils 4.1 on Slackware 7.1 and 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an old formatted filename database (locatedb) that contains an entry with an out-of-range offset, which causes locate to write to arbitrary process memory.

Sources

GNU findutils 4.0/4.1 - Locate Arbitrary Command ExecutionExploit
Josh Smith · linux · Aug 1, 2001

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