CVE-2001-0652

CVE-2001-0652 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap overflow in xlock in Solaris 2.6 through 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long (1) XFILESEARCHPATH or (2) XUSERFILESEARCHPATH environmental variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0652?
Heap overflow in xlock in Solaris 2.6 through 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long (1) XFILESEARCHPATH or (2) XUSERFILESEARCHPATH environmental variable.
How severe is CVE-2001-0652?
CVE-2001-0652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0652 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0652?
CVE-2001-0652 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0652?
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-2001-0652 published?
CVE-2001-0652 was published on 2001-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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