CVE-2001-0616

CVE-2001-0616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Faust Informatics Freestyle 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

Faust Informatics Freestyle Chat server prior to 4.1 SR3 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service via a URL request which includes a MS-DOS device name (e.g., GET /aux HTTP/1.0).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0616?
Faust Informatics Freestyle Chat server prior to 4.1 SR3 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service via a URL request which includes a MS-DOS device name (e.g., GET /aux HTTP/1.0).
How severe is CVE-2001-0616?
CVE-2001-0616 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0616 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-2001-0616?
CVE-2001-0616 affects Faust Informatics Freestyle Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0616?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0616 published?
CVE-2001-0616 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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