CVE-2001-0671: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 22, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflows in (1) sendstatus, (2) killprint, and (3) chkfhost in lpd in AIX 4.3 and 5.1 allow remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=4.3
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 22, 2001
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-2001-0671?
CVE-2001-0671 possesses a high severity rating due to its potential to provide remote attackers with root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0671?
To fix CVE-2001-0671, apply the appropriate patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 4.3 and 5.1.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0671?
CVE-2001-0671 affects IBM AIX versions 4.3 and 5.1 specifically.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2001-0671?
CVE-2001-0671 can be exploited by remote attackers targeting the vulnerabilities in the lpd service.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0671?
The impact of CVE-2001-0671 is the potential for remote code execution leading to complete system compromise.