CVE-2001-1228 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in gzip triggered by a long file name, potentially affecting remote FTP servers.
- 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-2001-1228?
CVE-2001-1228 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1228?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Gzip.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1228 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-2001-1228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8c56-qq4x-f422.