CVE-2001-0611

CVE-2001-0611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rimarts Inc. Becky Internet Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Becky! 2.00.05 and earlier can allow a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a buffer overflow attack on long messages without newline characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0611?
Becky! 2.00.05 and earlier can allow a remote attacker to gain additional privileges via a buffer overflow attack on long messages without newline characters.
How severe is CVE-2001-0611?
CVE-2001-0611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0611 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0611?
CVE-2001-0611 primarily affects Rimarts Inc. Becky Internet Mail. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0611?
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-2001-0611 published?
CVE-2001-0611 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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