CVE-2001-0989: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 23, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflows in Pileup before 1.2 allows local users to gain root privileges via (1) long command line arguments, or (2) a long callsign.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Richard Everitt Pileup=1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 23, 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-2001-0989?
CVE-2001-0989 has a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0989?
To fix CVE-2001-0989, upgrade to Pileup version 1.2 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0989?
Local users on systems running Pileup version 1.1 or earlier are affected by CVE-2001-0989.
4
What causes CVE-2001-0989?
CVE-2001-0989 is caused by buffer overflow vulnerabilities related to long command line arguments and callsigns.
5
What impact does CVE-2001-0989 have?
CVE-2001-0989 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, compromising system security.