CVE-2001-0594: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 2, 2001
·Updated
kcmsconfigure as included with Solaris 7 and 8 allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a buffer overflow in a command line argument.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Aug 2, 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-2001-0594?
CVE-2001-0594 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow local attackers to gain additional privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0594?
To fix CVE-2001-0594, it is recommended to apply security patches for Solaris 7 and 8 or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0594?
CVE-2001-0594 affects Solaris 7 and 8 on SPARC and x86 platforms, specifically versions 5.7 and 5.8.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0594?
CVE-2001-0594 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that arises from improper handling of command line arguments.
5
Who is primarily impacted by CVE-2001-0594?
Local users on affected Solaris systems are primarily impacted by CVE-2001-0594 due to the privilege escalation capability.