CVE-2001-0172: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 9, 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Hans Reiser Reiserfs=3.5.28
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
Event History
Mar 9, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0172?
CVE-2001-0172 affects local users of ReiserFS version 3.5.28 on SuSE Linux 7.0.
4
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.
5
Can CVE-2001-0172 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0172 requires local access to exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability.