# CVE-2001-0912: 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 oth

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-06-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-087.php3?dis=8.1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7604

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