Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Beyssac | Bing | <= 1.0.4 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0330.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2279PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6036
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0330.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2279PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6036
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0207?
CVE-2001-0207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0207?
CVE-2001-0207 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pierre Beyssac Bing.