CVE-2001-0164: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2001-0164?

CVE-2001-0164 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0164?

To fix CVE-2001-0164, it is recommended to upgrade Netscape Directory Server to a version later than 4.12.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2001-0164?

CVE-2001-0164 affects all deployments of Netscape Directory Server version 4.12 and earlier.

Q: What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-0164?

The potential impacts of CVE-2001-0164 include a denial of service and the execution of arbitrary commands by remote attackers.

Q: Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0164?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2001-0164, but upgrading to a newer version of the software resolves the vulnerability.

Published Jun 2, 2001

Updated

Buffer overflow in Netscape Directory Server 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed recipient field.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Netscape Directory Server<=4.12

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a030701-1.txt

Event History

Jun 2, 2001

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Sep 18, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0164?

CVE-2001-0164 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0164?

To fix CVE-2001-0164, it is recommended to upgrade Netscape Directory Server to a version later than 4.12.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0164?