CVE-2001-0073 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the SELinux library allows attackers to modify critical memory data, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0073?
CVE-2001-0073 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2001.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the find_default_type function in libsecure in NSA Security-enhanced Linux, which may allow attackers to modify critical data in memory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0073?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nsa Security-Enhanced Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0073?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0073 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-2001-0073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv5v-h4qh-vgxj.