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High
CVE-2001-0855
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows...
Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
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
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References
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Affected Vendor
rational software
View all reports →Affected Software
clearcase
Vulnerable Versions:
3.2_plus, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 22nd, 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.