7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2001-0577: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 27 2001(Updated: )

recon in SCO OpenServer 5.0 through 5.0.6 can allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a buffer overflow attack in the first command line argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xinuos OpenServer<=5.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0577?

    The severity of CVE-2001-0577 is rated high due to its ability to allow local attackers to exploit a buffer overflow to gain additional privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0577?

    To fix CVE-2001-0577, you should upgrade to a later version of SCO OpenServer that does not include this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-0577?

    CVE-2001-0577 affects local users running SCO OpenServer versions 5.0 through 5.0.6.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0577?

    CVE-2001-0577 is associated with a buffer overflow attack that exploits the first command line argument.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-0577?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2001-0577 include unauthorized privilege escalation which may lead to compromised system integrity.

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