CVE-2001-0738: Medium severity Immunix Immunix vulnerability
Published Oct 18, 2001
·Updated
LogLine function in klogd in sysklogd 1.3 in various Linux distributions allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (hang) by causing null bytes to be placed in log messages.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Immunix Immunix=7.0
Immunix Immunix=6.2
Immunix Immunix=7.0_beta
Debian Debian Linux=2.2
Debian Debian Linux=1.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 18, 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-2001-0738?
CVE-2001-0738 has a medium severity rating, as it can lead to denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0738?
To fix CVE-2001-0738, update sysklogd to the latest version provided by your Linux distribution.
3
Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2001-0738?
CVE-2001-0738 affects various Linux distributions, including Immunix and certain versions of Debian GNU/Linux.
4
What impact does CVE-2001-0738 have on my system?
CVE-2001-0738 can cause your system's logging functionality to hang, leading to potential denial of service.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2001-0738 if I cannot update?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2001-0738 is to monitor and limit the use of logging functionalities in your affected systems.