# CVE-2001-1022: Format string vulnerability in pic utility in groff 1.16.1 and other versions, and jgroff before 1.15, allows remote attackers to bypass the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2002-06-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Format string vulnerability in pic utility in groff 1.16.1 and other versions, and jgroff before 1.15, allows remote attackers to bypass the -S option and execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the plot command.

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## References

- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000428
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-107
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6918
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3103
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-072
- http://www.osvdb.org/1914
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/199706
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21037

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