CVE-2001-1541: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Unix-to-Unix Copy Protocol (UUCP) in BSDI BSD/OS 3.0 through 4.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
Affected Software
6 affected components
BSDI Bsd Os=4.1
BSDI Bsd Os=4.0.1
BSDI Bsd Os=3.1
BSDI Bsd Os=3.0
BSDI Bsd Os=4.2
BSDI Bsd Os=4.0
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1541?
CVE-2001-1541 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1541?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1541, users should upgrade to a version of BSD/OS that is not affected, beyond 4.2.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1541?
CVE-2001-1541 affects local users on BSD/OS versions 3.0 through 4.2.
4
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2001-1541?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-1541 can execute arbitrary code on the affected BSDI systems.
5
When was CVE-2001-1541 discovered?
CVE-2001-1541 was publicly disclosed in the year 2001.