CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0291

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in post-query sample CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP POST request that contains at least 10001 parameters.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software and limit the number of parameters in HTTP POST requests to a safe level.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in post-query sample CGI program allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP POST request that contains at least 10001 parameters.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS