How severe is CVE-2001-0670?

CVE-2001-0670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0670 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-2001-0670?

CVE-2001-0670 primarily affects Bsd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0670?

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-2001-0670 published?

CVE-2001-0670 was published on 2001-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0670

CVE-2001-0670 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bsd 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bsd
Published: 2001-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in BSD line printer daemon (in.lpd or lpd) in various BSD-based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an incomplete print job followed by a request to display the printer queue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0670?: Buffer overflow in BSD line printer daemon (in.lpd or lpd) in various BSD-based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an incomplete print job followed by a request to display the printer queue.
How severe is CVE-2001-0670?: CVE-2001-0670 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0670 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-2001-0670?: CVE-2001-0670 primarily affects Bsd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0670?: 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-2001-0670 published?: CVE-2001-0670 was published on 2001-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:bsd:bsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netbsd:netbsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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