CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0820

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflows in GazTek ghttpd version 1.4 allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue affects the Log function in util.c and serveconnection in protocol.c, which improperly handle long arguments.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially gaining control over the server and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of GazTek ghttpd that addresses these buffer overflows and to implement additional security measures such as input validation.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflows in GazTek ghttpd 1.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via long arguments that are passed to (1) the Log function in util.c, or (2) serveconnection in protocol.c.

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