CVE-2001-0440 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the logging functions of Licq versions prior to 1.0.3, impacting various Linux distributions. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary commands. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network without authentication, leading to potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or experiencing significant community discussion, exploit code for this vulnerability is publicly available, indicating a potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:licq:licq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0esCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:4.0es:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:conectiva:linux:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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