CVE-2001-0820 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on GazTek ghttpd servers by sending long arguments to specific functions, requiring immediate mitigation.
- 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-2001-0820?
CVE-2001-0820 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 GazTek ghttpd 1.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via long arguments that are passed to (1) the Log function in util.c, or (2) serveconnection in protocol.c.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0820?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gaztek Ghttp.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0820?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0820 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-2001-0820 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0820 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fvf-gg5c-754m.