CVE-2001-0170

CVE-2001-0170 is a low-severity vulnerability in Immunix 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

glibc 2.1.9x and earlier does not properly clear the RESOLV_HOST_CONF, HOSTALIASES, or RES_OPTIONS environmental variables when executing setuid/setgid programs, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0170?
glibc 2.1.9x and earlier does not properly clear the RESOLV_HOST_CONF, HOSTALIASES, or RES_OPTIONS environmental variables when executing setuid/setgid programs, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2001-0170?
CVE-2001-0170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0170 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-2001-0170?
CVE-2001-0170 primarily affects Immunix. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0170?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0170 published?
CVE-2001-0170 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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