CVE-2001-0087

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

itetris/xitetris 1.6.2 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the gunzip program, which allows local users to gain root privileges by changing their PATH so that it points to a malicious gunzip program.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 33.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 12, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0295.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2139
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5795
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0295.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2139
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5795

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20517✓ verified
First seen Dec 19, 2000
Itetris 1.6.1/1.6.2 - Privileged Arbitrary Command Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0087?

CVE-2001-0087 is a none vulnerability published on February 12, 2001. itetris/xitetris 1.6.2 and earlier trusts the PATH environmental variable to find and execute the gunzip program, which allows local users to gain root privileges by changing their PATH so that it points to a malicious gunzip program.

When was CVE-2001-0087 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0087 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 12, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0087 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0087 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 33.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0087?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0087, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0087

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