PT-2001-1032 · Slrn · Slrn

Published 2001-03-09 · Updated 2017-12-19 · CVE-2001-0441

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions slrn versions prior to 0.9.7.0

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the wrapping and unwrapping functions of the slrn news reader, which can be exploited remotely. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary commands via a long message header, potentially disrupting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations For versions prior to 0.9.7.0, update to version 0.9.7.0 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the slrn news reader until a patch is applied.

Fix

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-07904

BDU:2015-07905

CVE-2001-0441

Affected Products

Slrn

References · 12

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-04/0610.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-07904 · Security Note
• http://linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-028.php3 · Vendor Advisory
• http://debian.org/security/2001/dsa-040 · Vendor Advisory
• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-028.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-07905 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0441 · Security Note
• http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000383 · Vendor Advisory
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-028.html · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/2493 · Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98471253131191&w=2 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6213 · Note