CVE-2001-0581

CVE-2001-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spytech Spynet Chat 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

Spytech Spynet Chat Server 6.5 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service (crash) via a large number of connections to port 6387.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0581?
Spytech Spynet Chat Server 6.5 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service (crash) via a large number of connections to port 6387.
How severe is CVE-2001-0581?
CVE-2001-0581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0581 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-2001-0581?
CVE-2001-0581 affects Spytech Spynet Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0581?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0581 published?
CVE-2001-0581 was published on 2001-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)