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CVE-2001-1228

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.

Published Nov 18, 2001gnuEPSS 3.06%

Overview

CVE-2001-1228 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnu gzip. It was published on November 18, 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 overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update gzip 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

Refftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-002.txt.ascRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3712Refftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-002.txt.ascRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3712

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1228?

CVE-2001-1228 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnu gzip. It was published on November 18, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-1228?

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-2001-1228?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update gzip 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-2001-1228?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1228 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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