Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncompress | Ncompress | <= 4.2.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/vuln-dev/2001/Nov/0202.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-08.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176363Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-536.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10619
- http://seclists.org/lists/vuln-dev/2001/Nov/0202.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-08.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176363Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-536.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10619
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1413?
CVE-2001-1413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute...
How severe is CVE-2001-1413?
CVE-2001-1413 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-2001-1413?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ncompress Ncompress.