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CVE-2001-0923

7.2 · HIGH

RPM Package Manager 4.0.x through 4.0.2.x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via corrupted data in the RPM file when the file is queried.

Published Oct 25, 2001redhatEPSS 0.60%

Overview

CVE-2001-0923 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat redhat_package_manager. It was published on October 25, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

RPM Package Manager 4.0.x through 4.0.2.x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via corrupted data in the RPM file when the file is queried.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update redhat_package_manager 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

Refdistro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000440Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/222542Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3472Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7349Refdistro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000440Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/222542Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3472Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7349

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0923?

CVE-2001-0923 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat redhat_package_manager. It was published on October 25, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0923?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2001-0923?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update redhat_package_manager 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-2001-0923?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0923 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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