CVE-2001-0762 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a buffer overflow in the su-wrapper utility.
- 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-2001-0762?
CVE-2001-0762 is a medium-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 su-wrapper 1.1.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0762?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Su-Wrapper Su-Wrapper.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0762?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0762 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-2001-0762 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0762 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jpw5-m4fc-7qm3.