CVE-2001-1496: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2001
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Updated

Off-by-one buffer overflow in Basic Authentication in Acme Labs thttpd 1.95 through 2.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Acme Labs thttpd=1.95
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.1
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.2
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.3
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.4
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.5
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.6
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.7
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.8
Acme Labs thttpd=2.0.9
Acme Labs thttpd=2.10
Acme Labs thttpd=2.11
Acme Labs thttpd=2.12
Acme Labs thttpd=2.13
Acme Labs thttpd=2.14
Acme Labs thttpd=2.15
Acme Labs thttpd=2.16
Acme Labs thttpd=2.17
Acme Labs thttpd=2.18
Acme Labs thttpd=2.19
Acme Labs thttpd=2.20
Acme Labs thttpd=2.20b
ACME Thttpd>=1.95<=2.20

Event History

Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
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-2001-1496?

CVE-2001-1496 has a severity rating that indicates the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1496?

To fix CVE-2001-1496, update to a secure version of Acme Labs thttpd that is not affected by this vulnerability, such as versions after 2.20.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1496?

CVE-2001-1496 is classified as an off-by-one buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Which versions of thttpd are affected by CVE-2001-1496?

CVE-2001-1496 affects thttpd versions from 1.95 through 2.20.

5

Can CVE-2001-1496 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2001-1496 allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

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