CVE-2001-0891 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain root privileges by submitting a batch job with format string characters in the name.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0891?

CVE-2001-0891 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in NQS daemon (nqsdaemon) in NQE 3.3.0.16 for CRAY UNICOS and SGI IRIX allows a local user to gain root privileges by using qsub to submit a batch job whose name contains formatting characters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0891?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cray Unicos, Sgi Nqsdaemon.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0891?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0891 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-2001-0891 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0891 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q65q-qcpw-j37q.