CVE-2001-0458: Buffer Overflow
Published May 24, 2001
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in ePerl before 2.2.14-0.7 allow local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl=2.2.13
Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl=2.2.12
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.2
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 24, 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-2001-0458?
CVE-2001-0458 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0458?
To fix CVE-2001-0458, upgrade to ePerl version 2.2.14 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2001-0458?
CVE-2001-0458 affects specific versions of ePerl, as well as various Linux distributions such as Mandrake and SUSE.
4
Can CVE-2001-0458 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0458 can be exploited by both local and remote attackers.
5
What are the consequences of an exploit of CVE-2001-0458?
Exploiting CVE-2001-0458 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems.