CVE-2001-0066 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can corrupt memory and potentially execute code by providing a malformed database file to the slocate utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0066?
CVE-2001-0066 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that specifies an offset value that accesses memory outside of the intended buffer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0066?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0066?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0066 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-2001-0066 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0066 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v8c-3mh5-j3wq.