CVE-2001-0387 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 18 Sep 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in HylaFAX to gain elevated privileges via the command line.

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-2001-0387?

CVE-2001-0387 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 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 hfaxd in HylaFAX before 4.1.b2_2 allows local users to gain privileges via the -q command line argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0387?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hylafax Hylafax.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0387?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0387 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-2001-0387 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0387 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7ccp-769m-hm7c.