Vulnerability Description
LogLine function in klogd in sysklogd 1.3 in various Linux distributions allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (hang) by causing null bytes to be placed in log messages.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Immunix | Immunix | 6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 1.3 |
References
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-026-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99258618906506&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/249579PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7098
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-026-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99258618906506&w=2
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/249579PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7098
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0738?
CVE-2001-0738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). LogLine function in klogd in sysklogd 1.3 in various Linux distributions allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (hang) by causing null bytes to be placed in log messages.
How severe is CVE-2001-0738?
CVE-2001-0738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Immunix Immunix, Debian Debian Linux.