CVE-2001-0797: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 2001
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in login in various System V based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large number of arguments through services such as telnet and rlogin.

Affected Software

43 affected components
SGI IRIX=3.3.2
SGI IRIX=3.3.1
SGI IRIX=3.3.3
SGI IRIX=3.3
SGI IRIX=3.2
IBM AIX=4.3.2
SCO OpenServer=5.0
IBM AIX=4.3
Sun SunOS=5.3
HP HP-UX=11.11
HP HP-UX=10.01
Sun Solaris=2.4
HP HP-UX=10.00
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.5
SCO OpenServer=5.0.2
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.8
SCO OpenServer=5.0.5
HP HP-UX=11.00
HP HP-UX=11.0.4
HP HP-UX=10.24
Sun Solaris=7.0
IBM AIX=4.3.3
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
HP HP-UX=10.20
IBM AIX=4.3.1
SCO OpenServer=5.0.3
SCO OpenServer=5.0.6a
Sun SunOS=5.0
SCO OpenServer=5.0.1
SCO OpenServer=5.0.6
IBM AIX=5.1
HP HP-UX=10.10
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
SCO OpenServer=5.0.4
Sun SunOS=5.1
Sun SunOS=5.2
Sun SunOS

Event History

Dec 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
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-2001-0797?

CVE-2001-0797 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0797?

To fix CVE-2001-0797, update your affected System V based operating system to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0797?

CVE-2001-0797 affects various System V based operating systems, including specific versions of SGI IRIX, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris.

4

Can CVE-2001-0797 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0797 can be remotely exploited by attackers using telnet or rlogin services.

5

What impacts does CVE-2001-0797 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2001-0797 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

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