CVE-2001-0440 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in Licq logging functions to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2001-0440?
CVE-2001-0440 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Conectiva Linux, 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 logging functions of licq before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0440?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Conectiva Linux, Licq Licq, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0440 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-2001-0440 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0440 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Conectiva Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3qr-73f4-xf4g.