Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the default logging callback function _sasl_syslog in common.c in Cyrus SASL library (cyrus-sasl) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux Workstation | 3.1 |
| Redhat | Linux Powertools | 6.2 |
| Caldera | Openlinux Eserver | 3.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | 7.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:15.cyrus-sasl.as
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000444
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:018
- http://lwn.net/alerts/SuSE/SuSE-SA%3A2001%3A042.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-040.0.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-150.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-151.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3498
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7443
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:15.cyrus-sasl.as
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000444
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:018
- http://lwn.net/alerts/SuSE/SuSE-SA%3A2001%3A042.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-040.0.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-150.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0869?
CVE-2001-0869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the default logging callback function _sasl_syslog in common.c in Cyrus SASL library (cyrus-sasl) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0869?
CVE-2001-0869 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Openlinux Workstation, Redhat Linux Powertools, Caldera Openlinux Eserver, Redhat Linux, Suse Suse Linux.