How severe is CVE-2001-0845?

CVE-2001-0845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0845?

CVE-2001-0845 primarily affects Dec Dec Openvms. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0845?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0845 published?

CVE-2001-0845 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0845

CVE-2001-0845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dec Dec Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dec Dec Openvms
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vulnerability in DECwindows Motif Server on OpenVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2 through 7.3, and SEVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2, allows local users to gain access to unauthorized resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0845?: Vulnerability in DECwindows Motif Server on OpenVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2 through 7.3, and SEVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2, allows local users to gain access to unauthorized resources.
How severe is CVE-2001-0845?: CVE-2001-0845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0845?: CVE-2001-0845 primarily affects Dec Dec Openvms. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0845 published?: CVE-2001-0845 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms:6.2_vax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms:7.1_vax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms:7.2_vax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms:7.3_vax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms_alpha:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms_alpha:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms_alpha:7.2.1h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms_alpha:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:dec_openvms_alpha:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:sevms:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dec:sevms_alpha:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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