CVE-2001-1148

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in programs used by scoadmin and sysadmsh in SCO OpenServer 5.0.6a and earlier allow local users to gain privileges via a long TERM environment variable to (1) atcronsh, (2) auditsh, (3) authsh, (4) backupsh, (5) lpsh, (6) sysadm.menu, or (7) termsh.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.11%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/191216	vendor advisory mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7281	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219966	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1148?: CVE-2001-1148 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1148?: To fix CVE-2001-1148, 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-2001-1148 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1148 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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