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High
CVE-2001-0066
Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via...
Vulnerability Description
Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that specifies an offset value that accesses memory outside of the intended buffer.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-085.php3
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5594
- http://www.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-February/000144.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0356.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2004
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-128.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001217a
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000369
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secure locate
Vulnerable Versions:
1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 7th, 2001
Last Modified:
August 8th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.