How severe is CVE-2001-0044?

CVE-2001-0044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0044?

CVE-2001-0044 affects Lexmark Markvision. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0044?

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

When was CVE-2001-0044 published?

CVE-2001-0044 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0044

CVE-2001-0044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lexmark Markvision with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lexmark Markvision
Published: 2001-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Lexmark MarkVision printer driver programs allows local users to gain privileges via long arguments to the cat_network, cat_paraller, and cat_serial commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0044?: Multiple buffer overflows in Lexmark MarkVision printer driver programs allows local users to gain privileges via long arguments to the cat_network, cat_paraller, and cat_serial commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0044?: CVE-2001-0044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0044?: CVE-2001-0044 affects Lexmark Markvision. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0044 published?: CVE-2001-0044 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lexmark:markvision:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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