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CVE-2001-0570: minicom 1.83.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via numerous format string...

minicom 1.83.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via numerous format string attacks.

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CVE-2001-0570 is an old minicom vulnerability where local users could gain additional privileges through multiple format string flaws. It is not a remote internet-facing issue in the provided sources, but it matters on legacy systems where untrusted users can log in. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems that still have minicom 1.83.1 or earlier installed, especially old distribution builds referenced by Red Hat, Caldera, and Immunix advisories. Current exposure is unclear without asset inventory. Treat as a legacy local privilege-escalation cleanup item. Prioritize if affected systems host sensitive workloads, allow shared user access, or cannot be rebuilt quickly. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for installed minicom packages and versions.; Upgrade or replace vulnerable minicom packages using vendor advisories.; Remove minicom where it is not operationally required..

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