How severe is CVE-2001-0981?

CVE-2001-0981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-0981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0981?

CVE-2001-0981 affects Hp Cifs-9000 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0981?

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-2001-0981 published?

CVE-2001-0981 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0981

CVE-2001-0981 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Cifs-9000 Server 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Cifs-9000 Server
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP CIFS/9000 Server (SAMBA) A.01.07 and earlier with the "unix password sync" option enabled calls the passwd program without specifying the username of the user making the request, which could cause the server to change the password of a different user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0981?: HP CIFS/9000 Server (SAMBA) A.01.07 and earlier with the "unix password sync" option enabled calls the passwd program without specifying the username of the user making the request, which could cause the server to change the password of a different user.
How severe is CVE-2001-0981?: CVE-2001-0981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-0981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0981?: CVE-2001-0981 affects Hp Cifs-9000 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0981?: 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-2001-0981 published?: CVE-2001-0981 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:cifs-9000_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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