Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 30, 2001· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0912

Description

Packaging error for expect 8.3.3 in Mandrake Linux 8.1 causes expect to search for its libraries in the /home/snailtalk directory before other directories, which could allow a local user to gain root privileges.

Affected products

Mandrakesoft/Mandrake Linux
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Mandrakesoft/expectllm-create
Range: = 8.3.3 on Mandrake Linux 8.1

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-087.php3nvdPatchVendor Advisory
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7604nvd

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