CVE-2001-0191: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 03 2001(Updated: )
gnuserv before 3.12, as shipped with XEmacs, does not properly check the specified length of an X Windows MIT-MAGIC-COOKIE cookie, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow, or brute force authentication by using a short cookie length.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnuserv | <=3.11 | |
| All of | ||
| Gnuserv | <3.12 | |
| XEmacs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0191?
CVE-2001-0191 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0191?
To fix CVE-2001-0191, upgrade Gnuserv to version 3.12 or later.
What impact does CVE-2001-0191 have on my system?
CVE-2001-0191 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.
Which versions of Gnuserv are affected by CVE-2001-0191?
Gnuserv versions before 3.12 are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0191.
Is XEmacs vulnerable to CVE-2001-0191?
XEmacs itself is not vulnerable, but the bundled Gnuserv prior to version 3.12 is.
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