CVE-2001-0679 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Sep 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on InterScan VirusWall servers by sending a long HELO command, requiring immediate patching.

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-2001-0679?

CVE-2001-0679 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A buffer overflow in InterScan VirusWall 3.23 and 3.3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a long HELO command to the server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0679?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0679?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0679 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-2001-0679 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0679 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2wgc-2cv4-ww9r.