CVE-2001-0563

CVE-2001-0563 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Electrosoft Electrocomm 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

Description

ElectroSystems Engineering Inc. ElectroComm 2.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service via large (> 160000 character) strings sent to port 23.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0563?
ElectroSystems Engineering Inc. ElectroComm 2.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service via large (> 160000 character) strings sent to port 23.
How severe is CVE-2001-0563?
CVE-2001-0563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0563 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0563?
CVE-2001-0563 primarily affects Electrosoft Electrocomm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0563?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0563 published?
CVE-2001-0563 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)