CVE-2001-0473
CVE-2001-0473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Immunix 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% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Immunix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0473?
- Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0473?
- CVE-2001-0473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0473 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0473?
- CVE-2001-0473 primarily affects Immunix. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0473?
- 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-2001-0473 published?
- CVE-2001-0473 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0246.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000385
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98473109630421&w=2
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-031.php3
- http://www.osvdb.org/5615
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-029.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6235
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:7.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mutt:mutt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:conectiva: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:redhat:linux:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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