CVE-2001-1028 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the man utility to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.
- 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-2001-1028?
CVE-2001-1028 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, 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
Buffer overflow in ultimate_source function of man 1.5 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1028?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1028?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1028 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-2001-1028 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1028 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8m7q-cgwx-wx4v.