How severe is CVE-2001-0691?

CVE-2001-0691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0691?

CVE-2001-0691 primarily affects University Of Washington Imapd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0691?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0691 published?

CVE-2001-0691 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0691

CVE-2001-0691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Imapd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Washington Imapd
Published: 2001-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in Washington University imapd 2000a through 2000c could allow local users without shell access to execute code as themselves in certain configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0691?: Buffer overflows in Washington University imapd 2000a through 2000c could allow local users without shell access to execute code as themselves in certain configurations.
How severe is CVE-2001-0691?: CVE-2001-0691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0691?: CVE-2001-0691 primarily affects University Of Washington Imapd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0691 published?: CVE-2001-0691 was published on 2001-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:imapd:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:imapd:2000c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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