CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0850

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks that could lead to unauthorized access or execution of malicious code on the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the libdb1 package to a secure version and review the system configuration to eliminate potential vulnerabilities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with a buffer overflow.

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