CVE-2001-1349: Race Condition
Sendmail before 8.11.4, and 8.12.0 before 8.12.0.Beta10, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly corrupt the heap and gain privileges via race conditions in signal handlers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1349?
CVE-2001-1349 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1349?
To fix CVE-2001-1349, upgrade Sendmail to version 8.11.4 or higher, or apply the relevant patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1349?
CVE-2001-1349 affects Sendmail versions prior to 8.11.4 and specific beta versions of 8.12.0.
Can CVE-2001-1349 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-1349 primarily allows local users to exploit the vulnerability, but it can indirectly lead to remote impacts.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2001-1349?
The potential impacts of CVE-2001-1349 include denial of service, heap corruption, and unauthorized privilege escalation.