7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2001-0441: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 24 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in (1) wrapping and (2) unwrapping functions of slrn news reader before 0.9.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long message header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mandrake Linux=7.2
Red Hat Linux=7.0
Mandrake Linux=7.0
Red Hat Linux=6.2
Mandriva Linux Corporate Server=1.0.1
Mandrake Linux=7.1
Mandrake Linux=6.0
Debian GNU/Linux<=2.2
Mandrake Linux=6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0441?

    CVE-2001-0441 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0441?

    To fix CVE-2001-0441, you should upgrade the slrn news reader to version 0.9.7.0 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2001-0441?

    CVE-2001-0441 affects several versions of slrn news reader on various Linux distributions, including Mandrake and Red Hat.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2001-0441?

    CVE-2001-0441 can be exploited through buffer overflow attacks that send long message headers to the affected news reader.

  • Is CVE-2001-0441 still a concern today?

    CVE-2001-0441 is less of a concern in modern systems since it affects outdated software versions, but systems running vulnerable versions should be updated.

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