How severe is CVE-2001-0370?

CVE-2001-0370 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0370 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0370?

CVE-2001-0370 affects Michael A. Gumienny Fcheck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0370?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0370 published?

CVE-2001-0370 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0370

CVE-2001-0370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Michael A. Gumienny Fcheck with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Michael A. Gumienny Fcheck
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

fcheck prior to 2.57.59 calls the file signature checking program insecurely, which can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands via a file name that contains shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0370?: fcheck prior to 2.57.59 calls the file signature checking program insecurely, which can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands via a file name that contains shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2001-0370?: CVE-2001-0370 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0370 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0370?: CVE-2001-0370 affects Michael A. Gumienny Fcheck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0370?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0370 published?: CVE-2001-0370 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:michael_a._gumienny:fcheck:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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