CVE-2001-0476 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflows in the Aspseek search engine's s.cgi program.
- 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-2001-0476?
CVE-2001-0476 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
Multiple buffer overflows in s.cgi program in Aspseek search engine 1.03 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) a long HTTP query string, or (2) a long tmpl parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0476?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Swsoft Aspseek.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0476?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0476 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-2001-0476 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0476 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x95q-59mj-wfrx.