How severe is CVE-2001-1345?

CVE-2001-1345 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1345?

CVE-2001-1345 affects Jetico Bestcrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1345?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-1345 published?

CVE-2001-1345 was published on 2001-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1345

CVE-2001-1345 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetico Bestcrypt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jetico Bestcrypt
Published: 2001-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bctool in Jetico BestCrypt 0.7 and earlier trusts the user-supplied PATH to find and execute an fsck utility program, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH to point to a Trojan horse program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1345?: bctool in Jetico BestCrypt 0.7 and earlier trusts the user-supplied PATH to find and execute an fsck utility program, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH to point to a Trojan horse program.
How severe is CVE-2001-1345?: CVE-2001-1345 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1345?: CVE-2001-1345 affects Jetico Bestcrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1345?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1345 published?: CVE-2001-1345 was published on 2001-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetico:bestcrypt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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