CVE-2001-1128

Description

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.02%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3414	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7264	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219174	mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1128?: CVE-2001-1128 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1128?: To fix CVE-2001-1128, 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-2001-1128 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1128 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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