How severe is CVE-2001-0716?

CVE-2001-0716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0716?

CVE-2001-0716 primarily affects Citrix Metaframe. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0716?

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

When was CVE-2001-0716 published?

CVE-2001-0716 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0716

CVE-2001-0716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Metaframe 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Metaframe
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 Server with Service Pack 3, and XP Server Service Pack 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of incomplete connections to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0716?: Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 Server with Service Pack 3, and XP Server Service Pack 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of incomplete connections to the server.
How severe is CVE-2001-0716?: CVE-2001-0716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0716?: CVE-2001-0716 primarily affects Citrix Metaframe. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0716 published?: CVE-2001-0716 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:metaframe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:metaframe:1.8:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:metaframe:xp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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