CVE-2001-0956

CVE-2001-0956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Speechio Speechd 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

Description

speechd 0.54 and earlier, with the Festival or rsynth speech synthesis package, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0956?
speechd 0.54 and earlier, with the Festival or rsynth speech synthesis package, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2001-0956?
CVE-2001-0956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0956 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0956?
CVE-2001-0956 affects Speechio Speechd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0956?
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-2001-0956 published?
CVE-2001-0956 was published on 2001-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)