CVE-2001-0691 Memory corruption in n/a
Local users can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the IMAP server under specific configurations.
- 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-2001-0691?
CVE-2001-0691 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflows in Washington University imapd 2000a through 2000c could allow local users without shell access to execute code as themselves in certain configurations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0691?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Washington Imapd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0691 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-2001-0691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vqj-q42p-29c8.