CVE-2001-0284: Buffer Overflow
Published May 3, 2001
·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.