CVE-2001-0419 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ndwfn4.so shared library used by iPlanet Web Server 4.1 when acting as a web listener for Oracle Application Server 4.0.8.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a specially crafted, long HTTP request. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, and it has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness among researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server:4.0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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