Vulnerability Details : CVE-2001-1429
Buffer overflow in mcedit in Midnight Commander 4.5.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted text file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2001-1429
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2001-1429
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST |
References for CVE-2001-1429
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10630
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/203203
US Government Resource
Products affected by CVE-2001-1429
- cpe:2.3:a:midnight_commander:midnight_commander:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*