CVE-2001-0565
UnknownEPSS 1.28%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0565 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5.1 |
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | <= 5.9 |
| Sun | Sunos | All versions |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.5.1 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0016.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/446864US Government Resource
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0016.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/446864US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0565?
Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.
How severe is CVE-2001-0565?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0565 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0565?
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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