CVE-2001-0124: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 12, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in exrecover in Solaris 2.6 and earlier possibly allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2001-0124?
CVE-2001-0124 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0124?
To fix CVE-2001-0124, upgrade to a version of Solaris that is not affected by this buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0124?
CVE-2001-0124 affects local users on Solaris 2.6 and earlier versions, as well as SunOS 5.4, 5.5, and 5.5.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0124?
CVE-2001-0124 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2001-0124 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0124 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.