CVE-2001-0173 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the qDecoder library used by CGI programs.
- 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-2001-0173?
CVE-2001-0173 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 qDecoder library 5.08 and earlier, as used in CrazyWWWBoard, CrazySearch, and other CGI programs, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long MIME Content-Type header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0173?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Nobreak Technologies Crazywwwboard, Qdecoder Qdecoder.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0173 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-2001-0173 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0173 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3j83-v84m-h6f2.