How severe is CVE-2001-1129?

CVE-2001-1129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1129?

CVE-2001-1129 affects Progress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1129?

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-2001-1129 published?

CVE-2001-1129 was published on 2001-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1129

CVE-2001-1129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress 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: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Progress
Published: 2001-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerabilities in (1) _probuild, (2) _dbutil, (3) _mprosrv, (4) _mprshut, (5) _proapsv, (6) _progres, (7) _proutil, (8) _rfutil and (9) prolib in Progress database 9.1C allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the file used by the PROMSGS environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1129?: Format string vulnerabilities in (1) _probuild, (2) _dbutil, (3) _mprosrv, (4) _mprshut, (5) _proapsv, (6) _progres, (7) _proutil, (8) _rfutil and (9) prolib in Progress database 9.1C allows a local user to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the file used by the PROMSGS environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2001-1129?: CVE-2001-1129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1129?: CVE-2001-1129 affects Progress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1129?: 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-2001-1129 published?: CVE-2001-1129 was published on 2001-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:progress:9.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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