CVE-2001-0923 Code injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into querying a maliciously crafted RPM file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-0923?

CVE-2001-0923 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

RPM Package Manager 4.0.x through 4.0.2.x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via corrupted data in the RPM file when the file is queried.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0923?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Redhat Package Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0923?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0923 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2001-0923 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0923 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29v3-g4cx-hr4v.

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