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.

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.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1541?

CVE-2001-1541 affects local users on BSD/OS versions 3.0 through 4.2.

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2001-1541?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-1541 can execute arbitrary code on the affected BSDI systems.

When was CVE-2001-1541 discovered?

CVE-2001-1541 was publicly disclosed in the year 2001.

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CVE-2001-1541

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/2001

14/7/2005

16/9/2024

CVE-2001-1541: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
bsdi bsd os	=3.0
bsdi bsd os	=3.1
bsdi bsd os	=4.0
bsdi bsd os	=4.0.1
bsdi bsd os	=4.1
bsdi bsd os	=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1541?
CVE-2001-1541 affects local users on BSD/OS versions 3.0 through 4.2.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2001-1541?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-1541 can execute arbitrary code on the affected BSDI systems.
When was CVE-2001-1541 discovered?
CVE-2001-1541 was publicly disclosed in the year 2001.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1541?
CVE-2001-1541 affects local users on BSD/OS versions 3.0 through 4.2.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2001-1541?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-1541 can execute arbitrary code on the affected BSDI systems.
When was CVE-2001-1541 discovered?
CVE-2001-1541 was publicly disclosed in the year 2001.