CVE-2001-0700 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending a maliciously crafted long base64 encoded MIME header to the w3m text browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0700?
CVE-2001-0700 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in w3m 0.2.1 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long base64 encoded MIME header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0700?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3m W3m.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0700?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0700 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-2001-0700 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0700 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4h5-5xwp-3m26.