CVE-2001-0869
CVE-2001-0869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Workstation 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: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Workstation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the default logging callback function _sasl_syslog in common.c in Cyrus SASL library (cyrus-sasl) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0869?
- Format string vulnerability in the default logging callback function _sasl_syslog in common.c in Cyrus SASL library (cyrus-sasl) may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0869?
- CVE-2001-0869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0869 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0869?
- CVE-2001-0869 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Workstation. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0869?
- 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-2001-0869 published?
- CVE-2001-0869 was published on 2001-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:15.cyrus-sasl.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000444
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:018
- http://lwn.net/alerts/SuSE/SuSE-SA%3A2001%3A042.php3
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-040.0.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-150.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-151.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3498
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7443
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_workstation:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:linux_powertools:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openlinux_eserver:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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