CVE-2001-0234: High severity Sourceforge Newsdaemon vulnerability

Published May 3, 2001
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Updated

NewsDaemon before 0.21b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries and gain privileges via a malformed userusername parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sourceforge Newsdaemon=0.21b

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-2001-0234?

CVE-2001-0234 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0234?

To fix CVE-2001-0234, upgrade NewsDaemon to version 0.21b or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0234?

CVE-2001-0234 affects users of NewsDaemon versions prior to 0.21b.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2001-0234?

The vulnerability in CVE-2001-0234 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries due to a malformed user_username parameter.

5

Can CVE-2001-0234 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2001-0234 can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation for attackers.

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