CVE-2001-0358 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Half-Life game client using long map or exec commands.
- 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-2001-0358?
CVE-2001-0358 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflows in Sierra Half-Life build 1573 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long map command, (2) a long exec command, or (3) long input in a configuration file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0358?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sierra Half-Life, Valve Software Half-Life.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0358?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0358 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-2001-0358 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0358 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r3c-72vr-vf8h.