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CVE-2001-0928

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the permitted function of GNOME gtop daemon (libgtop_daemon) in libgtop 1.0.13 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.

Published Nov 28, 2001gnomeEPSS 6.05%

Overview

CVE-2001-0928 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnome libgtop_daemon. It was published on November 28, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the permitted function of GNOME gtop daemon (libgtop_daemon) in libgtop 1.0.13 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update libgtop_daemon 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0928?

CVE-2001-0928 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnome libgtop_daemon. It was published on November 28, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0928?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2001-0928?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update libgtop_daemon 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.

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