CVE-2001-0262: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 24 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Netscape SmartDownload 1.3 allows remote attackers (malicious web pages) to execute arbitrary commands via a long URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape SmartDownload | =1.3 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0262?
CVE-2001-0262 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0262?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0262, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Netscape SmartDownload or discontinue its use.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0262?
CVE-2001-0262 primarily affects users of Netscape SmartDownload version 1.3.
What type of exploit is CVE-2001-0262?
CVE-2001-0262 is exploited through a buffer overflow caused by overly long URLs.
Can CVE-2001-0262 be exploited by simply visiting a malicious website?
Yes, visiting a malicious website can trigger the buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2001-0262.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/netscape
- canonical/netscape smartdownload
- version/netscape smartdownload/1.3