CVE-2001-1207 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on DayDream BBS servers via buffer overflows in specific control codes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-1207?

CVE-2001-1207 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in DayDream BBS 2.9 through 2.13 allow remote attackers to possibly execute arbitrary code via the control codes (1) ~#MC, (2) ~#TF, or (3) ~#RA.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1207?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Daydream Daydream Bbs.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1207?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1207 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-2001-1207 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1207 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vxf4-677q-p9h8.

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