CVE-2001-1074

Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

7.2 HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS

0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 43rd percentile

Published

2002-06-25

Updated

2024-08-08

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.html

Security advisories

• http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txt
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795
• http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry