How severe is CVE-2001-1279?

CVE-2001-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1279?

CVE-2001-1279 affects Lbl Tcpdump. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1279?

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-2001-1279 published?

CVE-2001-1279 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1279

CVE-2001-1279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lbl Tcpdump 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lbl Tcpdump
Published: 2001-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in print-rx.c of tcpdump 3.x (probably 3.6x) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via AFS RPC packets with invalid lengths that trigger an integer signedness error, a different vulnerability than CVE-2000-1026.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1279?: Buffer overflow in print-rx.c of tcpdump 3.x (probably 3.6x) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via AFS RPC packets with invalid lengths that trigger an integer signedness error, a different vulnerability than CVE-2000-1026.
How severe is CVE-2001-1279?: CVE-2001-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1279?: CVE-2001-1279 affects Lbl Tcpdump. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1279?: 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-2001-1279 published?: CVE-2001-1279 was published on 2001-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lbl:tcpdump:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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