Unscored severity · published Nov 18, 2001
CVE-2001-1228
Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server
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CVSS
3.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.1% · higher than 88% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GZ
Gzip · Gnu
1.2.4; 1.2.4a; 1.3 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1228
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1228
Patch
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247717
www.iss.net
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7882.php
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3712
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