CVE-2001-1429

Description

Buffer overflow in mcedit in Midnight Commander 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted text file.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203203	third party advisory us government resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10630	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1429?: CVE-2001-1429 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1429?: To fix CVE-2001-1429, 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-2001-1429 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-1429 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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