How severe is CVE-2001-0458?

CVE-2001-0458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0458?

CVE-2001-0458 primarily affects Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0458?

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-2001-0458 published?

CVE-2001-0458 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0458

CVE-2001-0458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in ePerl before 2.2.14-0.7 allow local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0458?: Multiple buffer overflows in ePerl before 2.2.14-0.7 allow local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0458?: CVE-2001-0458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0458?: CVE-2001-0458 primarily affects Ralf S. Engelschall Eperl. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0458?: 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-2001-0458 published?: CVE-2001-0458 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ralf_s._engelschall:eperl:2.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ralf_s._engelschall:eperl:2.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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