CVE-2001-0686: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 20, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in mail included with SunOS 5.8 for x86 allows a local user to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Sun Solaris=5.8
Sun Solaris=8.0
Remediation
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-2001-0686?
CVE-2001-0686 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0686?
To fix CVE-2001-0686, users should avoid setting overly long values for the HOME environment variable or apply relevant patches from Oracle for affected Solaris versions.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0686?
CVE-2001-0686 affects SunOS 5.8 and 8.0 for x86 architectures.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0686?
CVE-2001-0686 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can remote users exploit CVE-2001-0686?
No, CVE-2001-0686 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.