Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-0782. PoCs published by IhaQueR.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a symbolic link vulnerability in KTVision to overwrite arbitrary files, including /etc/passwd, to gain root privileges. It compiles a SUID shell and manipulates file ownership to escalate privileges.
Description
KDE ktvision 0.1.1-271 and earlier allows local attackers to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on a user configuration file.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by IhaQueR · bashlocalunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20961
This exploit leverages a symbolic link vulnerability in KTVision to overwrite arbitrary files, including /etc/passwd, to gain root privileges. It compiles a SUID shell and manipulates file ownership to escalate privileges.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
KTVision <= 0.1.1-271
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Local access to the system · KTVision installed and SUID root · X server running
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0302.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6741
Scores
EPSS
0.0086
EPSS Percentile
53.6%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
kde/ktv
< 0.1.1.271
Published
Oct 18, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026