CVE-2001-0928: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 28, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the permitted function of GNOME gtop daemon (libgtopdaemon) in libgtop 1.0.13 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Gnome Libgtop Daemon=1.0.6
Gnome Libgtop Daemon=1.0.7
Gnome Libgtop Daemon=1.0.12
Gnome Libgtop Daemon=1.0.9
Gnome Libgtop Daemon=1.0.13
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 28, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0928?
CVE-2001-0928 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0928?
To fix CVE-2001-0928, update the GNOME libgtop daemon to version 1.0.14 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0928?
CVE-2001-0928 affects versions 1.0.6, 1.0.7, 1.0.9, 1.0.12, and 1.0.13 of the GNOME libgtop daemon.
4
Can CVE-2001-0928 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0928 can be exploited remotely through long authentication data sent to the daemon.
5
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2001-0928?
Exploiting CVE-2001-0928 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.