CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0577

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In SCO OpenServer versions 5.0 through 5.0.6, a vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a buffer overflow attack in the first command line argument.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

recon in SCO OpenServer 5.0 through 5.0.6 can allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a buffer overflow attack in the first command line argument.

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