How severe is CVE-2001-0967?

CVE-2001-0967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2001-0967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0967?

CVE-2001-0967 primarily affects Arkeia. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0967?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0967 published?

CVE-2001-0967 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0967

CVE-2001-0967 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arkeia with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-916.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Arkeia
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, uses a constant salt when encrypting passwords using the crypt() function, which makes it easier for an attacker to conduct brute force password guessing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0967?: Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, uses a constant salt when encrypting passwords using the crypt() function, which makes it easier for an attacker to conduct brute force password guessing.
How severe is CVE-2001-0967?: CVE-2001-0967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2001-0967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0967?: CVE-2001-0967 primarily affects Arkeia. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0967?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0967 published?: CVE-2001-0967 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:arkeia:arkeia:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arkeia:arkeia:4.2.8-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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