How severe is CVE-2001-0388?

CVE-2001-0388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0388?

CVE-2001-0388 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0388?

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-2001-0388 published?

CVE-2001-0388 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0388

CVE-2001-0388 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freebsd 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

time server daemon timed allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0388?: time server daemon timed allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.
How severe is CVE-2001-0388?: CVE-2001-0388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0388?: CVE-2001-0388 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0388?: 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-2001-0388 published?: CVE-2001-0388 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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