How severe is CVE-2001-0928?

CVE-2001-0928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0928?

CVE-2001-0928 primarily affects Gnome Libgtop Daemon. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0928?

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-2001-0928 published?

CVE-2001-0928 was published on 2001-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0928

CVE-2001-0928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libgtop Daemon 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Libgtop Daemon
Published: 2001-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the permitted function of GNOME gtop daemon (libgtop_daemon) in libgtop 1.0.13 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0928?: Buffer overflow in the permitted function of GNOME gtop daemon (libgtop_daemon) in libgtop 1.0.13 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long authentication data.
How severe is CVE-2001-0928?: CVE-2001-0928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0928?: CVE-2001-0928 primarily affects Gnome Libgtop Daemon. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0928?: 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-2001-0928 published?: CVE-2001-0928 was published on 2001-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgtop_daemon:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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