CVE-2001-0735 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Oct 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in cfingerd when line parsing is enabled, potentially escalating privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2001-0735?

CVE-2001-0735 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier with the ALLOW_LINE_PARSING option enabled allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long line in the .nofinger file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0735?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Infodrom Cfingerd.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0735?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-0735 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0735 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2001-0735, GHSA-j7gx-9mq3-49g8.