How severe is CVE-2001-1229?

CVE-2001-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1229?

CVE-2001-1229 primarily affects Icecast. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1229?

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-2001-1229 published?

CVE-2001-1229 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1229

CVE-2001-1229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icecast with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Icecast
Published: 2001-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in (1) Icecast before 1.3.9 and (2) libshout before 1.0.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1229?: Buffer overflows in (1) Icecast before 1.3.9 and (2) libshout before 1.0.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2001-1229?: CVE-2001-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1229?: CVE-2001-1229 primarily affects Icecast. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1229?: 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-2001-1229 published?: CVE-2001-1229 was published on 2001-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:icecast:icecast:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libshout:libshout:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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