CVE-2001-1466 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 21 Apr 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in SecureCRT SSH-1 protocol using long username or password.

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-2001-1466?

CVE-2001-1466 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in VanDyke SecureCRT before 3.4.2, when using the SSH-1 protocol, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1466?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Van Dyke Technologies Securecrt.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1466?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1466 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-2001-1466 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1466 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c4p9-cm7v-83qv.