How severe is CVE-2001-0959?

CVE-2001-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0959 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-2001-0959?

CVE-2001-0959 primarily affects Broadcom Arcserve Backup. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0959?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0959 published?

CVE-2001-0959 was published on 2001-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0959

CVE-2001-0959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Arcserve Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Arcserve Backup
Published: 2001-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Computer Associates ARCserve for NT 6.61 SP2a and ARCserve 2000 7.0 creates a hidden share named ARCSERVE$, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and overwrite critical files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0959?: Computer Associates ARCserve for NT 6.61 SP2a and ARCserve 2000 7.0 creates a hidden share named ARCSERVE$, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and overwrite critical files.
How severe is CVE-2001-0959?: CVE-2001-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0959 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-2001-0959?: CVE-2001-0959 primarily affects Broadcom Arcserve Backup. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0959 published?: CVE-2001-0959 was published on 2001-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:arcserve_backup:6.61:sp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:arcserve_backup_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup_2000:*:*:advanced:*:*:*:*:*

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