How severe is CVE-2001-0197?

CVE-2001-0197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0197?

CVE-2001-0197 primarily affects Icecast. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0197?

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-2001-0197 published?

CVE-2001-0197 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0197

CVE-2001-0197 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Icecast with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icecast
Published: 2001-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in print_client in icecast 1.3.8beta2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0197?: Format string vulnerability in print_client in icecast 1.3.8beta2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0197?: CVE-2001-0197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0197?: CVE-2001-0197 primarily affects Icecast. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0197?: 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-2001-0197 published?: CVE-2001-0197 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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