How severe is CVE-2001-0369?

CVE-2001-0369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0369?

CVE-2001-0369 primarily affects Digital Unix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0369?

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-2001-0369 published?

CVE-2001-0369 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0369

CVE-2001-0369 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digital Unix 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% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digital Unix
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in lpsched on DGUX version R4.20MU06 and MU02 allows a local attacker to obtain root access via a long command line argument (non-existent printer name).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0369?: Buffer overflow in lpsched on DGUX version R4.20MU06 and MU02 allows a local attacker to obtain root access via a long command line argument (non-existent printer name).
How severe is CVE-2001-0369?: CVE-2001-0369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0369?: CVE-2001-0369 primarily affects Digital Unix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0369?: 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-2001-0369 published?: CVE-2001-0369 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:digital:unix:mu02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:digital:unix:r4.20mu06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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