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CVE-2001-1384

HighPublished

ptrace in Linux 2.2.x through 2.2.19, and 2.4.x through 2.4.9, allows local users to gain root privileges by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program...

Published: Jul 31, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 18, 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

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 59.6%
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

ptrace in Linux 2.2.x through 2.2.19, and 2.4.x through 2.4.9, allows local users to gain root privileges by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program that itself calls an unprivileged program, such as newgrp.

Sources

Linux Kernel 2.2/2.4 - Ptrace/Setuid Exec Privilege EscalationExploit
Rafal Wojtczuk · linux · Oct 18, 2001

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