CVE-2001-0169

CVE-2001-0169 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

When using the LD_PRELOAD environmental variable in SUID or SGID applications, glibc does not verify that preloaded libraries in /etc/ld.so.cache are also SUID/SGID, which could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files by loading a library from /lib or /usr/lib.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0169?
When using the LD_PRELOAD environmental variable in SUID or SGID applications, glibc does not verify that preloaded libraries in /etc/ld.so.cache are also SUID/SGID, which could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files by loading a library from /lib or /usr/lib.
How severe is CVE-2001-0169?
CVE-2001-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0169 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0169?
CVE-2001-0169 primarily affects Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0169?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0169 published?
CVE-2001-0169 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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