CVE-2001-0284: Buffer Overflow

Published May 3, 2001
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Updated

Buffer overflow in IPSEC authentication mechanism for OpenBSD 2.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a malformed Authentication header (AH) IPv4 option.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenBSD OpenBSD<=2.8

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-2001-0284?

CVE-2001-0284 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0284?

To fix CVE-2001-0284, upgrade your OpenBSD to a version later than 2.8 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0284?

OpenBSD 2.8 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2001-0284.

4

What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2001-0284?

CVE-2001-0284 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack and potentially execute arbitrary commands.

5

What component of OpenBSD does CVE-2001-0284 affect?

CVE-2001-0284 affects the IPSEC authentication mechanism in OpenBSD.

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