CVE-2001-0700: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 20, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in w3m 0.2.1 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long base64 encoded MIME header.
Affected Software
9 affected components
w3m w3m=0.1.4
w3m w3m=0.1.3
w3m w3m=0.1.8
w3m w3m=0.1.9
w3m w3m=0.1.10
w3m w3m=0.1.7
w3m w3m=0.1.6
w3m w3m=0.2
w3m w3m<=0.2.1
Remediation
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-2001-0700?
CVE-2001-0700 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0700?
To fix CVE-2001-0700, you should upgrade w3m to version 0.2.2 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0700?
CVE-2001-0700 affects w3m versions 0.2.1 and earlier, including specific versions like 0.1.3 through 0.2.
4
Can CVE-2001-0700 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0700 can be exploited remotely via a long base64 encoded MIME header, leading to potential arbitrary code execution.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2001-0700?
CVE-2001-0700 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.