CVE-2001-0979: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 3, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in swverify in HP-UX 11.0, and possibly other programs, allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
Affected Software
4 affected components
HPE HP-UX=10.01
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=10.10
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 3, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 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-2001-0979?
CVE-2001-0979 has a high severity due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges through a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0979?
To fix CVE-2001-0979, users should apply the latest patches provided by HPE for affected versions of HP-UX.
3
What versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2001-0979?
CVE-2001-0979 affects HP-UX versions 10.01, 10.10, 10.20, and 11.00.
4
Can CVE-2001-0979 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0979 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.
5
What programs are at risk from CVE-2001-0979?
The buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2001-0979 specifically affects the swverify program in HP-UX.