Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in glob function of glibc allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a glob pattern that ends in a brace "{" character.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Linux | <= 7.2 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000447
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-037-01
- http://sources.redhat.com/ml/bug-glibc/2001-11/msg00109.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-029.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-103
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-095.php3
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1752.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-160.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/245956
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3707
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBTL0112-008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7705
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000447
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-037-01
- http://sources.redhat.com/ml/bug-glibc/2001-11/msg00109.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0886?
CVE-2001-0886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in glob function of glibc allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a glob pattern that ends in a brace "{" character.
How severe is CVE-2001-0886?
CVE-2001-0886 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-2001-0886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Linux.