How severe is CVE-2001-0736?

CVE-2001-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2001-0736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0736?

CVE-2001-0736 primarily affects Immunix. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0736?

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

When was CVE-2001-0736 published?

CVE-2001-0736 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0736

CVE-2001-0736 is a low-severity vulnerability in Immunix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Immunix
Published: 2001-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in (1) pine before 4.33 and (2) the pico editor, included with pine, allows local users local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0736?: Vulnerability in (1) pine before 4.33 and (2) the pico editor, included with pine, allows local users local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0736?: CVE-2001-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-0736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0736?: CVE-2001-0736 primarily affects Immunix. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0736 published?: CVE-2001-0736 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:immunix:immunix:7.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:university_of_washington:pine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:engardelinux:secure_linux:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux_corporate_server:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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