CVE-2001-1127 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 15 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in multiple Progress database utilities.

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-2001-1127?

CVE-2001-1127 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 Progress database 8.3D and 9.1C could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code via (1) _proapsv, (2) _mprosrv, (3) _mprshut, (4) orarx, (5) sqlcpp, (6) _probrkr, (7) _sqlschema and (8) _sqldump.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1127?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Progress.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1127 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-2001-1127 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1127 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chc5-c252-g678.