CVE-2001-0746: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 12, 2001
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Web Publisher in iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition 4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a request for a long URI with (1) GETPROPERTIES, (2) GETATTRIBUTENAMES, or other methods.

Affected Software

5 affected components
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp3
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp4
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp5
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp6
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1_sp7

Event History

Oct 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0746?

CVE-2001-0746 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0746?

To fix CVE-2001-0746, update the iPlanet Web Server to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2001-0746?

CVE-2001-0746 affects iPlanet Web Server versions 4.1 SP3 to 4.1 SP7.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2001-0746?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2001-0746 by sending a specially crafted request that triggers a buffer overflow.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0746?

A potential workaround for CVE-2001-0746 includes restricting access to the affected iPlanet Web Server methods using a firewall.

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