How severe is CVE-2001-0107?

CVE-2001-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0107?

CVE-2001-0107 affects Symantec Veritas Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0107?

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

When was CVE-2001-0107 published?

CVE-2001-0107 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0107

CVE-2001-0107 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Veritas Backup
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Veritas Backup agent on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by establishing a connection without sending any data, which causes the process to hang.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0107?: Veritas Backup agent on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by establishing a connection without sending any data, which causes the process to hang.
How severe is CVE-2001-0107?: CVE-2001-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0107?: CVE-2001-0107 affects Symantec Veritas Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0107?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0107 published?: CVE-2001-0107 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*