CVE-2001-1320: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 16, 2001

Updated

Network Associates PGP Keyserver 7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via exceptional BER encodings (possibly buffer overflows), as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.

Affected Software

1 affected component

PGP Keyserver=7.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-116.shtml

Event History

Jul 16, 2001

CVE Published

04:00 AM

May 3, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1320?

The severity of CVE-2001-1320 is classified as high due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1320?

To fix CVE-2001-1320, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the PGP Keyserver that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks does CVE-2001-1320 enable?

CVE-2001-1320 enables remote attackers to cause denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.

Which versions of PGP Keyserver are affected by CVE-2001-1320?

CVE-2001-1320 specifically affects PGP Keyserver version 7.0.

How can I identify if CVE-2001-1320 is present in my system?

You can identify CVE-2001-1320 by checking the version of the PGP Keyserver software running on your system.