CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1478

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in xlock in UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1 and Open Unix 8.0.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk that local users may gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of the operating system to eliminate this vulnerability and to restrict system access for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in xlock in UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1 and Open Unix 8.0.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

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