CVE-2001-0759 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in bctool during unmount operations using long pathnames.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0759?
CVE-2001-0759 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in bctool in Jetico BestCrypt 0.8.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long pathname, which is processed during an unmount.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jetico Bestcrypt.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0759 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-2001-0759 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0759 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9ch-8fx3-4rwr.