CVE-2001-0565: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 14, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=2.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun SunOS<=5.9
Sun SunOS
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-2001-0565?
CVE-2001-0565 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0565?
To fix CVE-2001-0565, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Solaris that does not contain this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0565?
CVE-2001-0565 affects local users of Solaris 8 and earlier versions, including various SunOS versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0565?
CVE-2001-0565 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain additional privileges.
5
Can CVE-2001-0565 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0565 requires local access to the system, making it not exploitable remotely.