CVE-2001-0551 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 18 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by pasting clipboard text into the CDE Print Viewer Help window.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0551?

CVE-2001-0551 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 18 Feb 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

Buffer overflow in CDE Print Viewer (dtprintinfo) allows local users to execute arbitrary code by copying text from the clipboard into the Help window.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0551?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0551?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0551 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-2001-0551 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0551 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frxm-7vvw-wmmx.