CVE-2001-0641: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 20, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in man program in various distributions of Linux allows local user to execute arbitrary code as group man via a long -S option.
Affected Software
13 affected components
Immunix Immunix=6.2
Immunix Immunix=7.0
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
redhat Linux=5.2
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.3
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.4
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 20, 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-2001-0641?
CVE-2001-0641 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0641?
To fix CVE-2001-0641, update the man program to a version that does not have this buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0641?
CVE-2001-0641 affects various distributions of Linux, including Immunix, Red Hat, and SUSE Linux versions 5.2 to 7.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0641?
CVE-2001-0641 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
5
Can CVE-2001-0641 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0641 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.