CVE-2001-0775

CVE-2001-0775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xli with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 (aka xli 1.16 and 1.17) in Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FACES format image containing a long (1) Firstname or (2) Lastname field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0775?
Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 (aka xli 1.16 and 1.17) in Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FACES format image containing a long (1) Firstname or (2) Lastname field.
How severe is CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0775 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0775?
CVE-2001-0775 primarily affects Xli. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0775?
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-2001-0775 published?
CVE-2001-0775 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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