CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1128

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Progress database versions 8.3D and 9.1C allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long entries in files specified by the PROMSGS or PROTERMCAP environment variables.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access and execution of malicious code on systems, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Progress database to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to the PROMSGS and PROTERMCAP environment variables.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Progress database 8.3D and 9.1C allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long entries in files that are specified by the (1) PROMSGS or (2) PROTERMCAP environment variables.

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