CVE-2001-0799 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 Nov 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflow in IRIX lpsched, requiring immediate patching of the operating system.

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-2001-0799?

CVE-2001-0799 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sgi Irix, published on 22 Nov 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in lpsched in IRIX 6.5.13f and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0799?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sgi Irix.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0799?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0799 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-2001-0799 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0799 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sgi Irix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6g6g-646r-8x8m.