CVE-2001-0790

CVE-2001-0790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Specter Specter Ids with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Specter IDS version 4.5 and 5.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion) via a port scan, which causes the server to consume CPU while preparing alerts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0790?
Specter IDS version 4.5 and 5.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion) via a port scan, which causes the server to consume CPU while preparing alerts.
How severe is CVE-2001-0790?
CVE-2001-0790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0790 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0790?
CVE-2001-0790 primarily affects Specter Specter Ids. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0790?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0790 published?
CVE-2001-0790 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)