CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0401

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the tip tool in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to a newer version that is not vulnerable to this flaw and to restrict access to the HOME environmental variable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in tip in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.

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