CVE-2001-0181

Description

Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.32% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5953	vdb entry
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-003.0.txt	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2215	patch vendor advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0181?: CVE-2001-0181 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0181?: To fix CVE-2001-0181, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0181 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0181 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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