CVE-2001-1508: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in lpstat in SCO OpenServer 5.0 through 5.0.6a allows local users to execute arbitrary code as group bin via a long command line argument.
Affected Software
7 affected components
SCO OpenServer=5.0
SCO OpenServer=5.0.1
SCO OpenServer=5.0.2
SCO OpenServer=5.0.3
SCO OpenServer=5.0.4
SCO OpenServer=5.0.5
SCO OpenServer=5.0.6a
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 14, 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-2001-1508?
CVE-2001-1508 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1508?
To fix CVE-2001-1508, update the SCO OpenServer to a version that is not vulnerable to this buffer overflow.
3
Which versions of SCO OpenServer are affected by CVE-2001-1508?
CVE-2001-1508 affects SCO OpenServer versions 5.0 through 5.0.6a.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2001-1508?
Local users with access to the system can exploit CVE-2001-1508 through long command line arguments.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1508?
CVE-2001-1508 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.