CVE-2001-1324: cvmlogin and statfile in Paul Jarc idtools before 2001.06.27 do not properly check the return value of a ca...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old vulnerability affects Paul Jarc idtools before 2001.06.27. A local user could potentially abuse improper error handling in cvmlogin or statfile so setstate trusts a UID environment value, leading to privilege gain. The provided sources do not show internet-facing exposure or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems that still have Paul Jarc idtools installed, especially versions before 2001.06.27, and allow local user access. The bundle does not identify operating system packages, CPEs, or common deployments. Treat this as a legacy local privilege risk. It is unlikely to affect modern environments unless idtools remains installed, but any confirmed vulnerable host with local users deserves prompt remediation because privilege escalation can undermine system containment. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts for Paul Jarc idtools installations.; Replace or upgrade idtools versions earlier than 2001.06.27.; Check vendor or package-maintainer guidance before applying source changes..

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Jul 1, 2026, 07:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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