How severe is CVE-2001-0735?

CVE-2001-0735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0735 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-2001-0735?

CVE-2001-0735 primarily affects Infodrom Cfingerd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0735?

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-2001-0735 published?

CVE-2001-0735 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0735

CVE-2001-0735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Infodrom Cfingerd 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Infodrom Cfingerd
Published: 2001-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier with the ALLOW_LINE_PARSING option enabled allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long line in the .nofinger file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0735?: Buffer overflow in cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier with the ALLOW_LINE_PARSING option enabled allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long line in the .nofinger file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0735?: CVE-2001-0735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0735 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-2001-0735?: CVE-2001-0735 primarily affects Infodrom Cfingerd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0735?: 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-2001-0735 published?: CVE-2001-0735 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:infodrom:cfingerd:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:infodrom:cfingerd:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:infodrom:cfingerd:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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