CVE-2001-1081: High severity simon horms radius vulnerability

Published Jul 6, 2001
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Updated

Format string vulnerabilities in Livingston/Lucent RADIUS before 2.1.va.1 may allow local or remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format specifiers that are injected into log messages.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Simon Horms Radius=2.1_2
Lucent RADIUS=2.1.2

Remediation

Event History

Jul 6, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
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-2001-1081?

CVE-2001-1081 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1081?

To fix CVE-2001-1081, upgrade to a version of Livingston/Lucent RADIUS that is not vulnerable, specifically version 2.1.va.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1081?

CVE-2001-1081 affects users of Livingston/Lucent RADIUS versions before 2.1.va.1, including 2.1_2 and 2.1.2.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2001-1081?

The implications of CVE-2001-1081 include the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code and disrupt services by causing a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2001-1081 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-1081 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access to systems.

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