CVE-2001-0223 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on WWWais servers via a buffer overflow in the QUERY_STRING parameter.
- 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-2001-0223?
CVE-2001-0223 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 wwwwais allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long QUERY_STRING (HTTP GET request).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0223?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spawar.navy.mil Wwwwais.25.c.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0223 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-2001-0223 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0223 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9qh-42qp-5g8c.