How severe is CVE-2001-0220?

CVE-2001-0220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0220?

CVE-2001-0220 primarily affects Ja-elvis. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0220?

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-2001-0220 published?

CVE-2001-0220 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0220

CVE-2001-0220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ja-elvis 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ja-elvis
Published: 2001-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in ja-elvis and ko-helvis ports of elvis allow local users to gain root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0220?: Buffer overflow in ja-elvis and ko-helvis ports of elvis allow local users to gain root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-0220?: CVE-2001-0220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0220?: CVE-2001-0220 primarily affects Ja-elvis. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0220?: 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-2001-0220 published?: CVE-2001-0220 was published on 2001-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-02/0082.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ja-elvis:ja-elvis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ko-helvis:ko-helvis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*