CVE-2001-1067: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 31, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in AOLserver 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via an HTTP request with a long Authorization header.
Affected Software
2 affected components
AOL Aol Server=3.0
AOL Aol Server=3.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 31, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 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-2001-1067?
CVE-2001-1067 has a high severity due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1067?
To fix CVE-2001-1067, you should upgrade to a version of AOLserver that is not affected, such as 3.1 or above.
3
Which versions of AOLserver are affected by CVE-2001-1067?
CVE-2001-1067 affects AOLserver versions 3.0 and 3.2.
4
Can CVE-2001-1067 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2001-1067 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTTP request.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2001-1067 enable?
CVE-2001-1067 enables denial of service attacks against affected AOLserver installations.