How severe is CVE-2001-1036?

CVE-2001-1036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1036?

CVE-2001-1036 primarily affects Gnu Findutils. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1036?

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-2001-1036 published?

CVE-2001-1036 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1036

CVE-2001-1036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Findutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Findutils
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNU locate in findutils 4.1 on Slackware 7.1 and 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an old formatted filename database (locatedb) that contains an entry with an out-of-range offset, which causes locate to write to arbitrary process memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1036?: GNU locate in findutils 4.1 on Slackware 7.1 and 8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via an old formatted filename database (locatedb) that contains an entry with an out-of-range offset, which causes locate to write to arbitrary process memory.
How severe is CVE-2001-1036?: CVE-2001-1036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1036?: CVE-2001-1036 primarily affects Gnu Findutils. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1036?: 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-2001-1036 published?: CVE-2001-1036 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:findutils:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:findutils:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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