CVE-2001-0577

CVE-2001-0577 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'recon' utility of SCO OpenServer versions 5.0 through 5.0.6. A local attacker can exploit this flaw by providing a specially crafted first command-line argument, leading to arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists in ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.