CVE-2001-0066
Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that...
CVE-2001-0066 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate, published February 16, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.01%, the 63rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.01%EPSS, 63rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | dislocate 1.3 - Local i386 | 2000-12-02 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2001-0066- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2001-0066- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0066No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2001-0066- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-6v8c-3mh5-j3wqNo score
Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that...
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.
- Record
GHSA-6v8c-3mh5-j3wq- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-085.php3
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5594
turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-February/000144.html
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0356.html
securityfocus.com/bid/2004
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-128.html