Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0525 is a local privilege escalation issue in dsh from dqs 3.2.7, reported for SuSE Linux 7.0 and earlier. A local user could trigger a buffer overflow using an overly long first command-line argument and potentially gain elevated privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy SuSE Linux 7.0 or earlier systems with dqs 3.2.7 installed. The CVE says other operating systems may also be affected, but the bundle does not confirm specific products or versions beyond that. Treat this as high priority only where old Linux systems remain in production or sensitive environments. The issue is local, but privilege escalation on unsupported legacy systems can turn a low-privilege account into full host compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Linux systems for dqs 3.2.7 and dsh.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for fixed packages or removal advice.; Remove or disable dqs/dsh where it is not operationally required..
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- dqs-dsh-bo(6577)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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