How severe is CVE-2001-0789?

CVE-2001-0789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0789?

CVE-2001-0789 affects Kaspersky Kaspersky Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0789?

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-2001-0789 published?

CVE-2001-0789 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0789

CVE-2001-0789 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Kaspersky Anti-virus 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kaspersky Kaspersky Anti-virus
Published: 2001-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in avpkeeper in Kaspersky KAV 3.5.135.2 for Sendmail allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0789?: Format string vulnerability in avpkeeper in Kaspersky KAV 3.5.135.2 for Sendmail allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed mail message.
How severe is CVE-2001-0789?: CVE-2001-0789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0789?: CVE-2001-0789 affects Kaspersky Kaspersky Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0789?: 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-2001-0789 published?: CVE-2001-0789 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0274.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:kaspersky_anti-virus:3.5.132.2:*:*:*:*:sendmail:*:*

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