PT-2001-2401 · Wmtv · Wmtv

Published 2001-12-06 · Updated 2008-09-05 · CVE-2001-1272

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: wmtv versions 0.6.5 and earlier

Description: The issue allows local users to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. This is due to the software not properly dropping privileges, which can be exploited via the -e (external command) option.

Recommendations: For versions 0.6.5 and earlier, consider restricting access to the -e option as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Additionally, ensure that the software is run with the least privileges necessary to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-1272

Affected Products

Wmtv

References · 4

• http://debian.org/security/2001/dsa-092 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1272 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/3658 · Vendor Advisory
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/7669.php · Vendor Advisory