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CVE-2001-0422

Buffer overflow in Xsun in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Buffer overflow in Xsun in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
SunSolaris
Version 2.6
SunSunos
Versions 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.5.1, 5.7, 5.8

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