CVE-2001-0797

CVE-2001-0797 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 89% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in login in various System V based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large number of arguments through services such as telnet and rlogin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0797?
Buffer overflow in login in various System V based operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large number of arguments through services such as telnet and rlogin.
How severe is CVE-2001-0797?
CVE-2001-0797 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0797 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 89% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0797?
CVE-2001-0797 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0797?
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-2001-0797 published?
CVE-2001-0797 was published on 2001-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (43)

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