CVE-2001-0181 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Mar 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a format string vulnerability in Caldera Linux DHCP server and client error logging.

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-2001-0181?

CVE-2001-0181 is a critical code injection 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

Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0181?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Caldera Openlinux Desktop, Caldera Openlinux Edesktop, Caldera Openlinux Eserver.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2001-0181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-82hc-6453-wq2j.