What is the severity of CVE-2001-0858?

CVE-2001-0858 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0858?

The affected systems include Caldera Open Unix 8.0 and UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0858?

To fix CVE-2001-0858, update to the latest patched version of Caldera Open Unix or UnixWare.

Can CVE-2001-0858 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2001-0858 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2001-0858?

Exploiting CVE-2001-0858 could allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.

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CVE-2001-0858

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

22/11/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0858: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 22 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in pppattach and other linked PPP utilities in Caldera Open Unix 8.0 and UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xinuos UnixWare	=7.1.0
Xinuos UnixWare	=7.1.1
SCO Open UNIX	=8.0

Remedy

ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2001-SCO.32/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0858?
CVE-2001-0858 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0858?
The affected systems include Caldera Open Unix 8.0 and UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0858?
To fix CVE-2001-0858, update to the latest patched version of Caldera Open Unix or UnixWare.
Can CVE-2001-0858 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0858 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2001-0858?
Exploiting CVE-2001-0858 could allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0858?
CVE-2001-0858 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0858?
The affected systems include Caldera Open Unix 8.0 and UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0858?
To fix CVE-2001-0858, update to the latest patched version of Caldera Open Unix or UnixWare.
Can CVE-2001-0858 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2001-0858 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2001-0858?
Exploiting CVE-2001-0858 could allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.