CVE-2001-0115

Solaris 7 and earlier - Local Buffer Overflow via Long -f Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-0115. PoCs published by ahmed.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in the Solaris `arp` command (CVE-2001-0115) by crafting a malicious input file. It uses shellcode to spawn a shell and leverages environment variable manipulation to control execution flow.

Description

Buffer overflow in arp command in Solaris 7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long -f parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ahmed · clocalsolaris
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/250

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in the Solaris `arp` command (CVE-2001-0115) by crafting a malicious input file. It uses shellcode to spawn a shell and leverages environment variable manipulation to control execution flow.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Solaris arp command (x86 Solaris 7, 8 beta)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target system · Ability to write files to /tmp · Solaris 7 or 8 beta x86 environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5928
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97957435729702&w=2
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2193
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97934312727101&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.0121
EPSS Percentile 64.6%

Details

Status published
Products (10)
sun/solaris 2.4
sun/solaris 2.5
sun/solaris 2.5.1
sun/solaris 2.6
sun/solaris 7.0
sun/sunos
sun/sunos 5.4
sun/sunos 5.5
sun/sunos 5.5.1
sun/sunos 5.7
Published Mar 12, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026