CVE-2001-0331 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the IRIX ESP daemon, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2001-0331?
CVE-2001-0331 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 18 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Embedded Support Partner (ESP) daemon (rpc.espd) in IRIX 6.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0331?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sgi Irix.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0331?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0331 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-2001-0331 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0331 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sgi Irix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wv74-wvpx-jwpr.