How severe is CVE-2001-0406?

CVE-2001-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0406?

CVE-2001-0406 affects Samba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0406?

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

When was CVE-2001-0406 published?

CVE-2001-0406 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0406

CVE-2001-0406 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samba
Published: 2001-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0406?: Samba before 2.2.0 allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using (1) a printer queue query, (2) the more command in smbclient, or (3) the mput command in smbclient.
How severe is CVE-2001-0406?: CVE-2001-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0406?: CVE-2001-0406 affects Samba. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0406 published?: CVE-2001-0406 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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