How severe is CVE-2001-0850?

CVE-2001-0850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0850 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0850?

CVE-2001-0850 affects Caldera Openlinux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0850?

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-2001-0850 published?

CVE-2001-0850 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0850

CVE-2001-0850 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux
Published: 2001-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0850?: A configuration error in the libdb1 package in OpenLinux 3.1 uses insecure versions of the snprintf and vsnprintf functions, which could allow local or remote users to exploit those functions with a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2001-0850?: CVE-2001-0850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0850 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0850?: CVE-2001-0850 affects Caldera Openlinux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0850?: 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-2001-0850 published?: CVE-2001-0850 was published on 2001-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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