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CVE-2001-0691

4.6 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflows in Washington University imapd 2000a through 2000c could allow local users without shell access to execute code as themselves in certain configurations.

Published Sep 20, 2001university_of_washingtonEPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2001-0691 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting university_of_washington imapd. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflows in Washington University imapd 2000a through 2000c could allow local users without shell access to execute code as themselves in certain configurations.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from university_of_washington. Update imapd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/6269.phpRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-094.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/advisories/3352Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2856Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/6269.phpRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-094.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/advisories/3352Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2856

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0691?

CVE-2001-0691 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting university_of_washington imapd. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-0691?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0691?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from university_of_washington. Update imapd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0691?

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