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CVE-2001-1429

4.6 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in mcedit in Midnight Commander 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted text file.

Published Nov 12, 2001midnight_commanderEPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2001-1429 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting midnight_commander midnight_commander. It was published on November 12, 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 overflow in mcedit in Midnight Commander 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted text file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from midnight_commander. Update midnight_commander 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.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203203Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10630Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203203Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10630

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1429?

CVE-2001-1429 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting midnight_commander midnight_commander. It was published on November 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1429?

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-2001-1429?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from midnight_commander. Update midnight_commander 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-2001-1429?

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