CVE-2001-1093 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the msgchk utility on Digital UNIX systems.
- 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-2001-1093?
CVE-2001-1093 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in msgchk in Digital UNIX 4.0G and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1093?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Compaq Tru64.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1093?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1093 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-2001-1093 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1093 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3486-w28q-g6jc.