CVE-2001-0570 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit format string vulnerabilities in minicom to gain elevated privileges or execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2001-0570?
CVE-2001-0570 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
minicom 1.83.1 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via numerous format string attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0570?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minicom Minicom.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0570?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0570 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-2001-0570 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0570 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-37xh-63cr-2v48.