CVE-2001-0234: High severity Sourceforge Newsdaemon vulnerability
Published May 3, 2001
·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
Remediation
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.