CVE-2001-1153: High severity Caldera OpenUnix vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2001
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Updated

lpsystem in OpenUnix 8.0.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Caldera OpenUnix=8.0

Event History

Aug 28, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
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-2001-1153?

CVE-2001-1153 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1153?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1153, it is advisable to apply any available patches or updates for OpenUnix 8.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1153?

Local users of OpenUnix 8.0.0 are affected by CVE-2001-1153.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1153?

CVE-2001-1153 is categorized as a local denial of service vulnerability with potential for arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2001-1153 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2001-1153 primarily requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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