CVE-2001-0993
UnknownEPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sendmsg function in NetBSD 1.3 through 1.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel trap or panic) via a msghdr structure with a large msg_controllen length.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sendmsg function in NetBSD 1.3 through 1.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel trap or panic) via a msghdr structure with a large msg_controllen length.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.3.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.2 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/netbsd/2001-q3/0102.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3088Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/netbsd/2001-q3/0102.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3088Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0993?
sendmsg function in NetBSD 1.3 through 1.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel trap or panic) via a msghdr structure with a large msg_controllen length.
How severe is CVE-2001-0993?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0993?
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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