CVE-2001-0441
CVE-2001-0441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in (1) wrapping and (2) unwrapping functions of slrn news reader before 0.9.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long message header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0441?
- Buffer overflow in (1) wrapping and (2) unwrapping functions of slrn news reader before 0.9.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long message header.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0441?
- CVE-2001-0441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0441 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-2001-0441?
- CVE-2001-0441 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0441?
- 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-2001-0441 published?
- CVE-2001-0441 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-04/0610.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000383
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98471253131191&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-040
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-028.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-028.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2493
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6213
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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