How severe is CVE-2001-0013?

CVE-2001-0013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0013 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0013?

CVE-2001-0013 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0013?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0013 published?

CVE-2001-0013 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0013

CVE-2001-0013 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isc Bind
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in nslookupComplain function in BIND 4 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0013?: Format string vulnerability in nslookupComplain function in BIND 4 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-0013?: CVE-2001-0013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0013 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0013?: CVE-2001-0013 primarily affects Isc Bind. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0013?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0013 published?: CVE-2001-0013 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:4.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:4.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:4.9.5:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:4.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:bind:4.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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