Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0401 is an old Solaris issue in the tip program. A local user could set an overly long HOME environment variable and trigger a buffer overflow that may allow arbitrary command execution. The sources do not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or a named patch. Exposure is most likely on legacy Solaris 8 or earlier systems where /usr/bin/tip exists and untrusted or low-privileged local users can log in. Modern non-Solaris systems are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is not internet-remote based on the provided sources, but affected Solaris systems with local users should be remediated or isolated because arbitrary command execution is a serious outcome. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris 8 and earlier hosts that still expose /usr/bin/tip.; Check vendor or Oracle/Sun guidance for official patches or replacement packages.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators on affected legacy systems..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- solaris-tip-bo(6284)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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