CVE-2001-0803

CVE-2001-0803 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Open Group Cde Common Desktop Environment with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0803?
Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0803?
CVE-2001-0803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0803 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0803?
CVE-2001-0803 primarily affects Open Group Cde Common Desktop Environment. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0803?
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-2001-0803 published?
CVE-2001-0803 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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