CVE-2001-0838 describes a critical format string vulnerability in Network Solutions Rwhoisd version 1.5.x. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting format string specifiers into the -soa command. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, public exploit code exists, specifically EDB-21128, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.xCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:network_solutions:rwhoisd:1.5.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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