CVE-2001-0207

UnknownEPSS 4.12%

Last modified

CVE-2001-0207 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Pierre BeyssacBing<= 1.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0207?
Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0207?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0207 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0207?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST