CVE-2001-0262 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a long URL in Netscape SmartDownload, requiring user interaction with a malicious web page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0262?
CVE-2001-0262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Netscape SmartDownload 1.3 allows remote attackers (malicious web pages) to execute arbitrary commands via a long URL.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0262?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netscape Smartdownload.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0262?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0262 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-2001-0262 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0262 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cj5-765m-4mc8.