7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2001-0172: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 09 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in ReiserFS 3.5.28 in SuSE Linux allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by via a long directory name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ReiserFS=3.5.28
SUSE Linux=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0172?

    CVE-2001-0172 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary command execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2001-0172?

    To fix CVE-2001-0172, upgrade to a patched version of ReiserFS or apply any available security updates for your affected SuSE Linux system.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-0172?

    CVE-2001-0172 affects local users of ReiserFS version 3.5.28 on SuSE Linux 7.0.

  • What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2001-0172?

    CVE-2001-0172 is primarily associated with a buffer overflow vulnerability in ReiserFS that allows for denial of service.

  • Can CVE-2001-0172 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2001-0172 requires local access to exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability.

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