First published: Mon Feb 12 2001(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in nslookupComplain function in BIND 4 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
BIND 9 | =4.9.3 | |
BIND 9 | =4.9.5 | |
BIND 9 | =4.9.5-p1 | |
BIND 9 | =4.9.6 | |
BIND 9 | =4.9.7 |
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CVE-2001-0013 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain root privileges.
To fix CVE-2001-0013, upgrade to a version of BIND that is not vulnerable, specifically versions beyond 4.9.7.
CVE-2001-0013 affects BIND versions 4.9.3 through 4.9.7, including any patch releases.
Organizations running affected versions of BIND may be impacted by CVE-2001-0013.
CVE-2001-0013 is a format string vulnerability that is exploited via the nslookupComplain function.