CVE-2001-0281 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in Windows NT driver debug functions to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0281?
CVE-2001-0281 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 4 Apr 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in DbgPrint function, used in debug messages for some Windows NT drivers (possibly when called through DebugMessage), may allow local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0281 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-2001-0281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-1999-0119 Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.
- CVE-1999-0226 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-1999-0285 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2x64-ch34-4p29.