CVE-2001-0236 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Solaris systems via a buffer overflow in the snmpXdmid daemon.

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-2001-0236?

CVE-2001-0236 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Solaris snmpXdmid SNMP to DMI mapper daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "indication" event.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0236?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0236?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0236 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-2001-0236 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0236 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gq3-xq44-x74x.