CVE-2001-0457: Medium severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published Jun 27, 2001
·Updated
man2html before 1.5-22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 27, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 18, 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-2001-0457?
CVE-2001-0457 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0457?
To fix CVE-2001-0457, update man2html to version 1.5-22 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0457?
CVE-2001-0457 affects users of Debian GNU/Linux version 2.2 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2001-0457 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0457 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger memory exhaustion.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0457 facilitate?
CVE-2001-0457 facilitates a denial of service attack through excessive memory usage.