CVE-2001-0797: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.11 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.01 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.4 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.00 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.2 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.5 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.0.4 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.24 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =7.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.3.3 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.20 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.3.1 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.3 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.6a | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.0 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.1 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.6 | |
| IBM AIX | =5.1 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.10 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8.0 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.2 | |
| Sun SunOS |
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Reference Links
- http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise105.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/246487
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-34.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3681
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/569272
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/213
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY26221&apar=only
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100844757228307&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2025
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7284
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2001-0797 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0797 can be remotely exploited by attackers using telnet or rlogin services.
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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