CVE-2001-0522 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by exploiting a format string vulnerability in GnuPG via crafted filenames in encrypted files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0522?
CVE-2001-0522 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0522?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Privacy Guard.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0522?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0522 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-2001-0522 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0522 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59h7-cqx3-mx33.