Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the Xview library as used by mailtool in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain privileges via the OPENWINHOME environment variable.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0258.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6626
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0258.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6626
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0526?
CVE-2001-0526 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the Xview library as used by mailtool in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain privileges via the OPENWINHOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2001-0526?
CVE-2001-0526 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0526?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris.