CVE-2001-0595

CVE-2001-0595 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the kcsSUNWIOsolf.so library in Solaris 7 and 8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the KCMS_PROFILES environment variable, e.g. as demonstrated using the kcms_configure program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0595?
Buffer overflow in the kcsSUNWIOsolf.so library in Solaris 7 and 8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the KCMS_PROFILES environment variable, e.g. as demonstrated using the kcms_configure program.
How severe is CVE-2001-0595?
CVE-2001-0595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0595 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0595?
CVE-2001-0595 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0595?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0595 published?
CVE-2001-0595 was published on 2001-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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