CVE-2001-1178

Description

Buffer overflow in xman allows local users to gain privileges via a long MANPATH environment variable.

Affected products

• xfree86_project / x11r63.3.2 – 3.3.2

Exploits & proofs of concept

• exploit-dbXFree86 X11R6 3.3.2 XMan - ManPath Environment Variable Buffer Overflowby kf

References

• MISChttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0234.html
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3030
• MISChttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6853