How severe is CVE-2001-0181?

CVE-2001-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0181?

CVE-2001-0181 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0181?

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

When was CVE-2001-0181 published?

CVE-2001-0181 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0181

CVE-2001-0181 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Desktop
Published: 2001-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0181?: Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0181?: CVE-2001-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0181?: CVE-2001-0181 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0181 published?: CVE-2001-0181 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_desktop:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_edesktop:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_eserver:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Caldera Openlinux Desktop

CVE-2000-0594 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial…
CVE-2001-0139 — Low (CVSS 1.2): inn 2.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.

All CVEs affecting Caldera Openlinux Desktop →