How severe is CVE-2001-1413?

CVE-2001-1413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1413 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-2001-1413?

CVE-2001-1413 affects Ncompress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1413?

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-2001-1413 published?

CVE-2001-1413 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1413

CVE-2001-1413 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncompress 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: Ncompress
Published: 2004-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1413?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-1413?: CVE-2001-1413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1413 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-2001-1413?: CVE-2001-1413 affects Ncompress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1413?: 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-2001-1413 published?: CVE-2001-1413 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ncompress:ncompress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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