CVE-2001-0928 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the libgtop daemon's authentication handling.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2001-0928?

CVE-2001-0928 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

Buffer overflow in the permitted function of GNOME gtop daemon (libgtop_daemon) in libgtop 1.0.13 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnome Libgtop Daemon.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0928?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-0928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2001-0927 Code injection in n/a High 7.5

Sources

Also known as DSA-301, GHSA-x83h-v9j2-vj3h.