PUBLISHED DATE: December 6, 2001CVE-2001-0840:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) SNMP and (2) DMI.

Products

• Compaq Insight Manager XE 1.0
• Compaq Insight Manager XE 1.21
• Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1
• Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1b

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0840, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0840 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0840