CVE-2001-1321

CVE-2001-1321 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Internet Directory 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

Description

Oracle Internet Directory Server 2.1.1.x and 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via invalid encodings of BER OBJECT-IDENTIFIER values, as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1321?
Oracle Internet Directory Server 2.1.1.x and 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via invalid encodings of BER OBJECT-IDENTIFIER values, as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.
How severe is CVE-2001-1321?
CVE-2001-1321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1321 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1321?
CVE-2001-1321 primarily affects Oracle Internet Directory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1321?
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-2001-1321 published?
CVE-2001-1321 was published on 2001-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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