CVE-2001-0165: Buffer Overflow
Published May 3, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in ximp40 shared library in Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 allows local users to gain privileges via a long "arg0" (process name) argument.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=8.0
Event History
May 3, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 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-2001-0165?
CVE-2001-0165 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0165?
To fix CVE-2001-0165, apply the latest patches for Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 that address the buffer overflow issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0165?
CVE-2001-0165 affects local users on Solaris 7 and Solaris 8 systems using the ximp40 shared library.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0165?
CVE-2001-0165 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2001-0165 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0165 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.