How severe is CVE-2001-1093?

CVE-2001-1093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1093?

CVE-2001-1093 primarily affects Compaq Tru64. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1093?

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-2001-1093 published?

CVE-2001-1093 was published on 2001-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1093

CVE-2001-1093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Compaq Tru64 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Compaq Tru64
Published: 2001-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in msgchk in Digital UNIX 4.0G and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1093?: Buffer overflow in msgchk in Digital UNIX 4.0G and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-1093?: CVE-2001-1093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1093?: CVE-2001-1093 primarily affects Compaq Tru64. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1093?: 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-2001-1093 published?: CVE-2001-1093 was published on 2001-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:compaq:tru64:4.0d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:compaq:tru64:4.0e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:compaq:tru64:4.0f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:compaq:tru64:4.0g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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