How severe is CVE-2001-1027?

CVE-2001-1027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2001-1027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1027?

CVE-2001-1027 primarily affects Windowmaker. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1027?

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-2001-1027 published?

CVE-2001-1027 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1027

CVE-2001-1027 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Windowmaker 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Windowmaker
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1027?: Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.
How severe is CVE-2001-1027?: CVE-2001-1027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1027?: CVE-2001-1027 primarily affects Windowmaker. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1027?: 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-2001-1027 published?: CVE-2001-1027 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.61.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.62.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:windowmaker:windowmaker:0.63.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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