CVE-2001-1529 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Jul 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A buffer overflow in the AIX rpc.yppasswdd service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain unauthorized access.

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-2001-1529?

CVE-2001-1529 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in AIX allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via a long string. NOTE: due to lack of details in the vendor advisory, it is not clear if this is the same issue as CVE-2001-0779.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1529 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-2001-1529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-36j3-pwc5-6487.