CVE-2001-0249
First published: Thu May 24 2001(Updated: )
Heap overflow in FTP daemon in Solaris 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by creating a long pathname and calling the LIST command, which uses glob to generate long strings.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8 | |
| SGI IRIX | >=6.5<=6.5.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0249?
CVE-2001-0249 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution through heap overflow in the FTP daemon.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0249?
To fix CVE-2001-0249, you should apply the appropriate patches provided by Sun/Oracle for affected versions of Solaris.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2001-0249?
CVE-2001-0249 affects multiple versions of Solaris, including 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, and Solaris 8.
Can CVE-2001-0249 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0249 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted FTP LIST commands to the vulnerable server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0249?
CVE-2001-0249 is classified as a heap overflow vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
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