CVE-2001-0850 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Insecure snprintf functions in libdb1 allow local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow.

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-2001-0850?

CVE-2001-0850 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

A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with a buffer overflow.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0850?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Caldera Openlinux.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0850?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0850 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-2001-0850 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0850 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m959-8jq5-3cg7.