CVE-2001-0913 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via format string attacks in Rwhoisd when syslog is enabled.
- 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-2001-0913?
CVE-2001-0913 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.7.2 and earlier, when using syslog, allows remote attackers to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a rwhois request that contains format specifiers.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0913?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Network Solutions Rwhoisd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0913?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0913 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-2001-0913 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0913 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xr65-3229-qjf4.