How severe is CVE-2001-0516?

CVE-2001-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0516 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-2001-0516?

CVE-2001-0516 primarily affects Oracle Oracle8i. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0516?

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

When was CVE-2001-0516 published?

CVE-2001-0516 was published on 2001-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0516

CVE-2001-0516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Oracle8i with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Oracle8i
Published: 2001-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle listener between Oracle 9i and Oracle 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed connection packet that contains an incorrect requester_version value that does not match an expected offset to the data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0516?: Oracle listener between Oracle 9i and Oracle 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed connection packet that contains an incorrect requester_version value that does not match an expected offset to the data.
How severe is CVE-2001-0516?: CVE-2001-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0516 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-2001-0516?: CVE-2001-0516 primarily affects Oracle Oracle8i. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0516 published?: CVE-2001-0516 was published on 2001-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle8i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle9i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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