Buffer Overflow in GNOME gtop Daemon Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2001-0928

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Libgtop Daemon
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 November 2001

What is CVE-2001-0928?

The GNOME gtop daemon, specifically in libgtop versions 1.0.13 and earlier, contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its permitted function. This weakness enables remote attackers to send crafted, excessively long authentication data, which may lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. Users and administrators are urged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk and ensure their systems are secure.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/705771
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT-VN
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3594
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-301
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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