CVE-2001-0422: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 2, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Xsun in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.
Affected Software
7 affected components
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
Sun Solaris=2.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 2, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0422?
CVE-2001-0422 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0422?
To fix CVE-2001-0422, users should update to a patched version of Solaris that addresses this buffer overflow issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0422?
CVE-2001-0422 affects local users on Solaris 8 and earlier versions, including specific versions of SunOS and Solaris.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0422?
CVE-2001-0422 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through the HOME environmental variable.
5
Can CVE-2001-0422 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0422 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system to be exploited.