How severe is CVE-2001-0482?

CVE-2001-0482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0482?

CVE-2001-0482 affects Argus Systems Pitbull Lx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0482?

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-2001-0482 published?

CVE-2001-0482 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0482

CVE-2001-0482 is a high-severity vulnerability in Argus Systems Pitbull Lx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Argus Systems Pitbull Lx
Published: 2001-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Configuration error in Argus PitBull LX allows root users to bypass specified access control restrictions and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands by modifying kernel variables such as MaxFiles, MaxInodes, and ModProbePath in /proc/sys via calls to sysctl.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0482?: Configuration error in Argus PitBull LX allows root users to bypass specified access control restrictions and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands by modifying kernel variables such as MaxFiles, MaxInodes, and ModProbePath in /proc/sys via calls to sysctl.
How severe is CVE-2001-0482?: CVE-2001-0482 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0482?: CVE-2001-0482 affects Argus Systems Pitbull Lx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0482?: 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-2001-0482 published?: CVE-2001-0482 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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