How severe is CVE-2001-0838?

CVE-2001-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0838?

CVE-2001-0838 affects Network Solutions Rwhoisd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0838?

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-2001-0838 published?

CVE-2001-0838 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0838

CVE-2001-0838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network Solutions Rwhoisd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Solutions Rwhoisd
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -soa command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0838?: Format string vulnerability in Network Solutions Rwhoisd 1.5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the -soa command.
How severe is CVE-2001-0838?: CVE-2001-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0838?: CVE-2001-0838 affects Network Solutions Rwhoisd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0838?: 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-2001-0838 published?: CVE-2001-0838 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100402652724815&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:network_solutions:rwhoisd:1.5.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*