7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2001-1582: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the LDAP naming services library (libsldap) in Sun Solaris 8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long LDAP_OPTIONS environment variable to a privileged program that uses libsldap.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC=8.0-unkown
Sun SunOS=5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-1582?

    CVE-2001-1582 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-1582?

    To mitigate CVE-2001-1582, it is recommended to apply patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 8 or disable the usage of environment variables in privileged programs.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-1582?

    CVE-2001-1582 affects local users on Sun Solaris 8 and SunOS 5.8 systems that utilize the LDAP naming services library.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2001-1582?

    CVE-2001-1582 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in the LDAP options environment variable handling in the libsldap library.

  • Can CVE-2001-1582 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2001-1582 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

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