Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in SNMP proxy agent snmpd in Solaris 8 may allow local users to gain root privileges by calling snmpd with a long program name.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0160.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0181.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6239
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0160.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0181.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6239
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0470?
CVE-2001-0470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in SNMP proxy agent snmpd in Solaris 8 may allow local users to gain root privileges by calling snmpd with a long program name.
How severe is CVE-2001-0470?
CVE-2001-0470 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-2001-0470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Sunos.