CVE-2001-1456: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 4, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the (1) smap/smapd and (2) CSMAP daemons for Gauntlet Firewall 5.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mail message.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall=unix_5.0
McAfee Webshield Smtp=4.1
Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall=4.2
PGP E-ppliance 300=2.0
SGI IRIX=6.4
McAfee Webshield Smtp=4.0
SGI IRIX=6.3
PGP E-ppliance 300=1.5
PGP E-ppliance 300=1.0
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.2
Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall=unix_5.5
Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall=unix_6.0
Network Associates Mcafee E-ppliance=100_series
Network Associates Mcafee E-ppliance=120_series
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 4, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1456?
CVE-2001-1456 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1456?
To fix CVE-2001-1456, apply available patches from the affected software vendors or upgrade to appropriate software versions.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1456?
CVE-2001-1456 affects versions of Network Associates Gauntlet Firewall, McAfee WebShield SMTP, and SGI IRIX.
4
What is a buffer overflow vulnerability like CVE-2001-1456?
A buffer overflow vulnerability, like CVE-2001-1456, occurs when software writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, leading to potential exploitation.
5
Can CVE-2001-1456 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1456 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted mail message.