CVE-2001-0636

CVE-2001-0636 is a high-severity vulnerability in Raytheon Silentrunner 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

Buffer overflows in Raytheon SilentRunner allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service in the collector (cle.exe) component of SilentRunner 2.0 via traffic containing long passwords, or (2) execute arbitrary commands via long HTTP queries in the Knowledge Browser component in SilentRunner 2.0 and 2.0.1. NOTE: It is highly likely that this candidate will be split into multiple candidates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0636?
Buffer overflows in Raytheon SilentRunner allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service in the collector (cle.exe) component of SilentRunner 2.0 via traffic containing long passwords, or (2) execute arbitrary commands via long HTTP queries in the Knowledge Browser component in SilentRunner 2.0 and 2.0.1. NOTE: It is highly likely that this candidate will be split into multiple candidates.
How severe is CVE-2001-0636?
CVE-2001-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0636 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0636?
CVE-2001-0636 primarily affects Raytheon Silentrunner. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0636?
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-2001-0636 published?
CVE-2001-0636 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)