Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.5 |
| Sun | Sunos | <= 5.9 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0016.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/184210
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/446864US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2610
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8246
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0016.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/184210
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/446864US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2610
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8246
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0565?
CVE-2001-0565 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.
How severe is CVE-2001-0565?
CVE-2001-0565 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-2001-0565?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.