How severe is CVE-2001-0969?

CVE-2001-0969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0969?

CVE-2001-0969 affects Freebsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0969?

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-2001-0969 published?

CVE-2001-0969 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0969

CVE-2001-0969 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ipfw in FreeBSD does not properly handle the use of "me" in its rules when point to point interfaces are used, which causes ipfw to allow connections from arbitrary remote hosts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0969?: ipfw in FreeBSD does not properly handle the use of "me" in its rules when point to point interfaces are used, which causes ipfw to allow connections from arbitrary remote hosts.
How severe is CVE-2001-0969?: CVE-2001-0969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0969?: CVE-2001-0969 affects Freebsd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0969?: 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-2001-0969 published?: CVE-2001-0969 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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