How severe is CVE-2001-0840?

CVE-2001-0840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0840?

CVE-2001-0840 primarily affects Compaq Insight Manager Xe. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0840?

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-2001-0840 published?

CVE-2001-0840 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0840

CVE-2001-0840 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Compaq Insight Manager Xe 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: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Compaq Insight Manager Xe
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) SNMP and (2) DMI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0840?: Buffer overflow in Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) SNMP and (2) DMI.
How severe is CVE-2001-0840?: CVE-2001-0840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0840?: CVE-2001-0840 primarily affects Compaq Insight Manager Xe. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0840?: 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-2001-0840 published?: CVE-2001-0840 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_manager_xe:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_manager_xe:1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_manager_xe:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:compaq:insight_manager_xe:2.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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