How severe is CVE-2001-0073?

CVE-2001-0073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0073?

CVE-2001-0073 affects Nsa Security-enhanced Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0073 published?

CVE-2001-0073 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0073

CVE-2001-0073 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nsa Security-enhanced Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nsa Security-enhanced Linux
Published: 2001-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the find_default_type function in libsecure in NSA Security-enhanced Linux, which may allow attackers to modify critical data in memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0073?: Buffer overflow in the find_default_type function in libsecure in NSA Security-enhanced Linux, which may allow attackers to modify critical data in memory.
How severe is CVE-2001-0073?: CVE-2001-0073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0073?: CVE-2001-0073 affects Nsa Security-enhanced Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0073 published?: CVE-2001-0073 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nsa:security-enhanced_linux:slinux_2000-12-18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*