CVE-2001-1327: pmake before 2.1.35 in Turbolinux 6.05 and earlier is installed with setuid root privileges, which could al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in Turbolinux. The pmake tool was installed with root-level setuid privileges, so a local user could potentially gain higher privileges through pmake or tools it invokes. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Turbolinux 6.05 or earlier systems with affected pmake installed setuid root. Modern systems are unlikely to be exposed unless old images remain in production, labs, or archives. Treat this as important for legacy-risk cleanup, not broad internet exposure. Prioritize any affected systems that allow shell access, shared user accounts, or operational access by non-admin users. Mitigation focus: Identify any Turbolinux 6.05 or earlier hosts still in use.; Upgrade affected pmake packages to version 2.1.35 or later where available.; Check Turbolinux advisory TLSA2001024 for vendor-specific update guidance..

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Jun 30, 2026, 17:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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