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CVE-2001-1374

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 2001-07-19 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

expect before 5.32 searches for its libraries in /var/tmp before other directories, which could allow local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by mkpasswd.

Affected Platforms

Conectiva LinuxDon Libes ExpectRedhat Linux

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References