CVE-2001-0764

CVE-2001-0764 is a high-severity vulnerability in Juergen Schoenwaelder Scotty 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

Description

Buffer overflow in ntping in scotty 2.1.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname as a command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0764?
Buffer overflow in ntping in scotty 2.1.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname as a command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-0764?
CVE-2001-0764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0764 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0764?
CVE-2001-0764 primarily affects Juergen Schoenwaelder Scotty. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0764?
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-2001-0764 published?
CVE-2001-0764 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)