CVE-2001-0855
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root...
CVE-2001-0855 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Rational Software Clearcase, published November 22, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.86%, the 59th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.86%EPSS, 59th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Rational ClearCase 3.2/4.x - DB Loader TERM Environment Variable Buffer Overflow | 2001-11-09 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
- Record
CVE-2001-0855- 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
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
- Record
CVE-2001-0855- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0838No score
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
- Record
EUVD-2001-0838- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wq48-hj2m-499jNo score
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root...
Buffer overflow in db_loader in ClearCase 4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges via a long TERM environment variable.
- Record
GHSA-wq48-hj2m-499j- 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.