CVE-2001-0742 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 12 Oct 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Computalynx CMail POP3 mail server via a buffer overflow in the HELO command.

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-2001-0742?

CVE-2001-0742 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Computalynx CMail POP3 mail server 2.4.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via a long HELO command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Computalynx Cmail.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0742 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-2001-0742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3r34-w4xc-wf2m.