CVE-2001-0029 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on oops WWW proxy servers via a buffer overflow triggered by long host names during reverse DNS lookups.
- 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-2001-0029?
CVE-2001-0029 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in oops WWW proxy server 1.4.6 (and possibly other versions) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long host or domain name that is obtained from a reverse DNS lookup.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0029?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Igor Khasilev Oops Proxy Server.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0029?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0029 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-2001-0029 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0029 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5rg-f3hx-6hcg.