CVE-2001-1027 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in WindowMaker triggered by a long window title.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-1027?

CVE-2001-1027 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1027?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Windowmaker Windowmaker.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1027?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1027 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-2001-1027 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1027 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5x8g-j5rf-3vjj.