## Description

Buffer overflow in the man program in Linux allows local users to gain privileges via the MANPAGER environmental variable.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
--- | --- | --- | ---

## Affected Products

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 4.0

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 4.1

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 4.2

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 5.0

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 5.1

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 5.2

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.0

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 6.2

### turbolinux - turbolinux

Affected Versions:

- 3.5b2

### turbolinux - turbolinux

Affected Versions:

- 4.2

### turbolinux - turbolinux

Affected Versions:

- 4.4

## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1011

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