CVE-2001-1541 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability within the Unix-to-Unix Copy Protocol (UUCP) in BSDI BSD/OS versions 3.0 through 4.2. This flaw allows local users to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long command line argument. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability from a local attack with low complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:bsdi:bsd_os:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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