CVE-2001-0789 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Oct 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via malformed emails due to a format string vulnerability in Kaspersky Antivirus for Sendmail.

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-2001-0789?

CVE-2001-0789 is a critical 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

Format string vulnerability in avpkeeper in Kaspersky KAV 3.5.135.2 for Sendmail allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed mail message.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0789?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kaspersky Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0789?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0789 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-2001-0789 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0789 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h243-jxv9-h6mp.