CVE-2001-1579: Medium severity unix vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
The timed program (in.timed) in UnixWare 7 and OpenUnix 8.0.0 does not properly terminate certain strings with a null, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SCO Open UNIX=8.0.0
SCO UnixWare=7
Remediation
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 5, 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-2001-1579?
CVE-2001-1579 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1579?
To fix CVE-2001-1579, update to the latest version of UnixWare 7 or OpenUnix 8 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2001-1579?
CVE-2001-1579 affects UnixWare 7 and OpenUnix 8.0.0.
4
Can CVE-2001-1579 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1579 can be exploited by remote attackers.
5
What symptoms indicate an attack exploiting CVE-2001-1579?
An attack exploiting CVE-2001-1579 may cause the affected system to become unresponsive or experience service interruptions.