CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0759

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in bctool in Jetico BestCrypt 0.8.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long pathname, which is processed during an unmount.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of arbitrary code execution by local users, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Jetico BestCrypt to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the bctool only to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in bctool in Jetico BestCrypt 0.8.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a file or directory with a long pathname, which is processed during an unmount.

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