CVE-2001-0233

CVE-2001-0233 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Matthew Smith Micq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0233?
Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.
How severe is CVE-2001-0233?
CVE-2001-0233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0233 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0233?
CVE-2001-0233 primarily affects Matthew Smith Micq. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0233?
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-2001-0233 published?
CVE-2001-0233 was published on 2001-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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