How severe is CVE-2001-0980?

CVE-2001-0980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0980?

CVE-2001-0980 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0980?

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-2001-0980 published?

CVE-2001-0980 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0980

CVE-2001-0980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Server 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Server
Published: 2001-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

docview before 1.0-15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are processed when converting a man page to a web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0980?: docview before 1.0-15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are processed when converting a man page to a web page.
How severe is CVE-2001-0980?: CVE-2001-0980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0980?: CVE-2001-0980 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0980?: 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-2001-0980 published?: CVE-2001-0980 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_workstation:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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