CVE-2001-0803 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the CDE Subprocess Control Service.
- 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-2001-0803?
CVE-2001-0803 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0803?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open Group Cde Common Desktop Environment.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0803?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0803 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-2001-0803 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0803 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p2mw-q26f-vf87.