CVE-2001-0533: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 14, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in libi18n library in IBM AIX 5.1 and 4.3.x allows local users to gain root privileges via a long LANG environmental variable.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=4.3
IBM AIX=5.1
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-2001-0533?
CVE-2001-0533 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0533?
To fix CVE-2001-0533, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of IBM AIX beyond 5.1 or implement proper input validation for the LANG environment variable.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0533?
CVE-2001-0533 affects local users on systems running IBM AIX version 4.3 and 5.1.
4
What causes CVE-2001-0533?
CVE-2001-0533 is caused by a buffer overflow in the libi18n library that mishandles overly long LANG environmental variables.
5
Is CVE-2001-0533 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2001-0533 is not exploitable remotely; it requires local access to the vulnerable system.