CVE-2001-1442: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Apr 21 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in innfeed for ISC InterNetNews (INN) before 2.3.0 allows local users in the "news" group to gain privileges via a long -c command line argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ISC INN | =2.2 | |
| ISC INN | =2.2.2 | |
| ISC INN | =2.0 | |
| ISC INN | =2.1 | |
| ISC INN | =2.2.1 | |
| ISC INN | =2.2.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1442?
CVE-2001-1442 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the possibility of privilege escalation for local users.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1442?
To address CVE-2001-1442, upgrade ISC InterNetNews to version 2.3.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1442?
CVE-2001-1442 affects local users in the 'news' group running vulnerable versions of ISC INN prior to 2.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1442?
CVE-2001-1442 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
What versions of ISC INN are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1442?
Vulnerable versions of ISC INN include 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, and 2.2.3.
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