CVE-2001-0013 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in BIND 4 to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0013?
CVE-2001-0013 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Isc Bind, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in nslookupComplain function in BIND 4 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0013?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Isc Bind.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0013?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0013 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-0013 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0013 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Isc Bind
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2phm-q6hw-h5mw.