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CVE-2001-0565

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.

Published: Mar 9, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 1, 2001

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 68.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in mailx in Solaris 8 and earlier allows a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a long '-F' command line option.

Sources

Solaris 2.5/2.6/7.0/8 - 'mailx -F' Local Buffer Overflow (1)Exploit
Pablo Sor · solaris · Apr 1, 2001
Solaris 2.5/2.6/7.0/8 - 'mailx -F' Local Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
Pablo Sor · solaris · Apr 15, 2001

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