How severe is CVE-2001-0449?

CVE-2001-0449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0449?

CVE-2001-0449 affects Winzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0449?

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

When was CVE-2001-0449 published?

CVE-2001-0449 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0449

CVE-2001-0449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Winzip 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% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Winzip
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in WinZip 8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long file name that is processed by the /zipandemail command line option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0449?: Buffer overflow in WinZip 8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long file name that is processed by the /zipandemail command line option.
How severe is CVE-2001-0449?: CVE-2001-0449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0449?: CVE-2001-0449 affects Winzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0449 published?: CVE-2001-0449 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:winzip:winzip:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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