CVE-2001-0869: High severity Caldera Openlinux Workstation vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2001
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Updated

Format string vulnerability in the default logging callback function saslsyslog in common.c in Cyrus SASL library (cyrus-sasl) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Caldera Openlinux Workstation=3.1
redhat Linux Powertools=6.2
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=7.2
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.2
Caldera Openlinux Eserver=3.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3

Event History

Dec 21, 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-2001-0869?

CVE-2001-0869 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0869?

To fix CVE-2001-0869, update the Cyrus SASL library to a version that addresses the format string vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2001-0869?

CVE-2001-0869 affects multiple versions of the Cyrus SASL library, found in specific versions of SCO OpenLinux and Red Hat and SUSE Linux distributions.

4

Can CVE-2001-0869 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0869 can be exploited remotely by attackers due to its nature of a format string vulnerability in logging functions.

5

What are the repercussions of CVE-2001-0869 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2001-0869 could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the affected system.

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