How severe is CVE-2001-0916?

CVE-2001-0916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0916?

CVE-2001-0916 affects Berkeley Pmake. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0916?

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-2001-0916 published?

CVE-2001-0916 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0916

CVE-2001-0916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Berkeley Pmake with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Berkeley Pmake
Published: 2001-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Berkeley parallel make (pmake) 2.1.33 and earlier allows a local user to gain root privileges via a long check argument of a shell definition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0916?: Buffer overflow in Berkeley parallel make (pmake) 2.1.33 and earlier allows a local user to gain root privileges via a long check argument of a shell definition.
How severe is CVE-2001-0916?: CVE-2001-0916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0916?: CVE-2001-0916 affects Berkeley Pmake. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0916?: 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-2001-0916 published?: CVE-2001-0916 was published on 2001-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:berkeley:pmake:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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