CVE-2001-0525: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 14, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in dsh in dqs 3.2.7 in SuSE Linux 7.0 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain privileges via a long first command line argument.
Affected Software
3 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
Remediation
Event History
Aug 14, 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-2001-0525?
CVE-2001-0525 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges through a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0525?
To fix CVE-2001-0525, upgrade to a supported version of SUSE Linux that has patched the vulnerable dqs component.
3
What versions of SUSE Linux are affected by CVE-2001-0525?
CVE-2001-0525 affects SUSE Linux 7.0, 6.4, and 6.3.
4
Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2001-0525?
CVE-2001-0525 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2001-0525?
CVE-2001-0525 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs due to a long first command line argument being passed to dsh.