CVE-2001-0115: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 12, 2001
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in arp command in Solaris 7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long -f parameter.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.4
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun SunOS

Event History

Mar 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0115?

CVE-2001-0115 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0115?

To fix CVE-2001-0115, users should update to a patched version of Solaris that addresses the buffer overflow in the arp command.

3

What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2001-0115?

CVE-2001-0115 affects Solaris 7 and earlier, including specific versions like Solaris 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6.

4

Who is at risk from CVE-2001-0115?

Local users with access to affected Solaris systems are at risk from the CVE-2001-0115 vulnerability.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0115?

CVE-2001-0115 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via the arp command.

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