Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in sudo earlier than 1.6.3p6 allows local users to gain root privileges.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 7.1 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 1.0.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0414.htmlPatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0427.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0437.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000381
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-031PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-024.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-018.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-019.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0414.htmlPatch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0427.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0437.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000381
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-031PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-024.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-018.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0279?
CVE-2001-0279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in sudo earlier than 1.6.3p6 allows local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-0279?
CVE-2001-0279 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server.