CVE-2001-0548: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 14, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in dtmail in Solaris 2.6 and 7 allows local users to gain privileges via the MAIL environment variable.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun Solaris=2.6
Event History
Aug 14, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
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-2001-0548?
CVE-2001-0548 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to escalate privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0548?
To fix CVE-2001-0548, you should apply the latest patches from Oracle for Solaris 2.6 and 7.
3
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2001-0548?
CVE-2001-0548 affects Solaris versions 2.6 and 5.7.
4
Can CVE-2001-0548 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0548 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
5
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2001-0548?
CVE-2001-0548 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges on affected Solaris systems.