CVE-2001-0087

CVE-2001-0087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Michael Glickman Itetris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

itetris/xitetris 1.6.2 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the gunzip program, which allows local users to gain root privileges by changing their PATH so that it points to a malicious gunzip program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0087?
itetris/xitetris 1.6.2 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the gunzip program, which allows local users to gain root privileges by changing their PATH so that it points to a malicious gunzip program.
How severe is CVE-2001-0087?
CVE-2001-0087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0087 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0087?
CVE-2001-0087 primarily affects Michael Glickman Itetris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0087?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0087 published?
CVE-2001-0087 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)