CVE-2001-0066
CVE-2001-0066 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate 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: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that specifies an offset value that accesses memory outside of the intended buffer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0066?
- Secure Locate (slocate) allows local users to corrupt memory via a malformed database file that specifies an offset value that accesses memory outside of the intended buffer.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0066?
- CVE-2001-0066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0066 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0066?
- CVE-2001-0066 primarily affects Kevin Lindsay Secure Locate. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0066?
- 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-2001-0066 published?
- CVE-2001-0066 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-11/0356.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000369
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001217a
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-085.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-128.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2004
- http://www.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-February/000144.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5594
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kevin_lindsay:secure_locate:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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