CVE-2001-0291 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in a sample CGI program by sending an HTTP POST request with excessive parameters.
- 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-2001-0291?
CVE-2001-0291 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in post-query sample CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP POST request that contains at least 10001 parameters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0291?
How do I fix CVE-2001-0291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0291 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-2001-0291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c9jf-c8q5-2f96.