CVE-2001-1557 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the IBM AIX ftpd service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.
- 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-2001-1557?
CVE-2001-1557 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 ftpd in IBM AIX 4.3 and 5.1 allows attackers to gain privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1557?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1557 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-2001-1557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fhpr-ppv9-3j72.