CVE-2001-0207

CVE-2001-0207 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pierre Beyssac Bing 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

Description

Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0207?
Buffer overflow in bing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long hostname, which is copied to a small buffer after a reverse DNS lookup using the gethostbyaddr function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0207?
CVE-2001-0207 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0207 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0207?
CVE-2001-0207 affects Pierre Beyssac Bing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0207?
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-2001-0207 published?
CVE-2001-0207 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)