CVE-2001-0073 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability within the find_default_type function in libsecure of NSA Security-enhanced Linux. This flaw could allow an attacker to modify critical data in memory. Rated with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW), it requires local access and low attack complexity, with a potential impact primarily on integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, no known exploit code in public databases like Metasploit or ExploitDB, and it has garnered no community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
slinux_2000-12-18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:nsa:security-enhanced_linux:slinux_2000-12-18:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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