CVE-2001-0717

CVE-2001-0717 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tooltalk Tooltalk Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in ToolTalk database server rpc.ttdbserverd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers that are passed to the syslog function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0717?
Format string vulnerability in ToolTalk database server rpc.ttdbserverd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers that are passed to the syslog function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0717?
CVE-2001-0717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0717 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0717?
CVE-2001-0717 affects Tooltalk Tooltalk Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0717?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0717 published?
CVE-2001-0717 was published on 2001-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)