CVE-2001-0085 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in HP-UX Kermit to execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0085?
CVE-2001-0085 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, 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
Buffer overflow in Kermit communications software in HP-UX 11.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0085?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0085?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0085 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-2001-0085 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0085 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wgg7-hq2q-9g57.