CVE-2001-0168 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on AT&T WinVNC servers via a buffer overflow in HTTP requests when debug logging is enabled.
- 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-2001-0168?
CVE-2001-0168 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in AT&T WinVNC (Virtual Network Computing) server 3.3.3r7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long HTTP GET request when the DebugLevel registry key is greater than 0.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Att Winvnc.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0168 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-2001-0168 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0168 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mmw4-2xp2-gfrq.