CVE-2001-0172

CVE-2001-0172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hans Reiser Reiserfs 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

Description

Buffer overflow in ReiserFS 3.5.28 in SuSE Linux allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by via a long directory name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0172?
Buffer overflow in ReiserFS 3.5.28 in SuSE Linux allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands by via a long directory name.
How severe is CVE-2001-0172?
CVE-2001-0172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0172 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0172?
CVE-2001-0172 primarily affects Hans Reiser Reiserfs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0172?
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-2001-0172 published?
CVE-2001-0172 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)