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CVE-2001-1439

2.1 · LOW

Buffer overflow in the text editor functionality in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.04 on HP9000 Series 700 and Series 800 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("system availability") via text ed…

Published Feb 16, 2001hpEPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2001-1439 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting hp hp-ux. It was published on February 16, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the text editor functionality in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.04 on HP9000 Series 700 and Series 800 allows local users to cause a denial of service ("system availability") via text editors such as (1) e, (2) ex, (3) vi, (4) edit, (5) view, and (6) vedit.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update hp-ux 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.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1176Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/268848Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/163910Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6111Refwww.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1176Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/268848Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/163910Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6111

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1439?

CVE-2001-1439 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting hp hp-ux. It was published on February 16, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2001-1439?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2001-1439?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update hp-ux 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-2001-1439?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1439 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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