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CVE-2001-0850

10.0 · HIGH

A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with…

Published Dec 6, 2001calderaEPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2001-0850 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting caldera openlinux. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with a buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from caldera. Update openlinux 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.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-037.0.txtRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7427Refwww.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-037.0.txtRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7427

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0850?

CVE-2001-0850 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting caldera openlinux. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0850?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0850?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from caldera. Update openlinux 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-2001-0850?

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