What is the severity of CVE-2001-0775?

CVE-2001-0775 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0775?

To fix CVE-2001-0775, upgrade xloadimage to version 4.1.1 or later, or apply vendor-provided patches.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-0775?

CVE-2001-0775 affects xloadimage version 4.1 and xli versions 1.16 and 1.17.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-0775?

The potential impacts of CVE-2001-0775 include unauthorized remote code execution which could compromise system integrity.

Who can exploit CVE-2001-0775?

CVE-2001-0775 can be exploited by remote attackers who can deliver a specially crafted FACES format image.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0775

high

7.5

CWE

119

12/10/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0775: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 12 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 (aka xli 1.16 and 1.17) in Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FACES format image containing a long (1) Firstname or (2) Lastname field.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
xloadimage xloadimage	=4.1
xli xli	=1.17
xli xli	=1.16

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/195823

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0775?
To fix CVE-2001-0775, upgrade xloadimage to version 4.1.1 or later, or apply vendor-provided patches.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 affects xloadimage version 4.1 and xli versions 1.16 and 1.17.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-0775?
The potential impacts of CVE-2001-0775 include unauthorized remote code execution which could compromise system integrity.
Who can exploit CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 can be exploited by remote attackers who can deliver a specially crafted FACES format image.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0775?
To fix CVE-2001-0775, upgrade xloadimage to version 4.1.1 or later, or apply vendor-provided patches.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 affects xloadimage version 4.1 and xli versions 1.16 and 1.17.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-0775?
The potential impacts of CVE-2001-0775 include unauthorized remote code execution which could compromise system integrity.
Who can exploit CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 can be exploited by remote attackers who can deliver a specially crafted FACES format image.