How severe is CVE-2001-1438?

CVE-2001-1438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1438?

CVE-2001-1438 primarily affects Palm Palm Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1438?

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

When was CVE-2001-1438 published?

CVE-2001-1438 was published on 2001-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1438

CVE-2001-1438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Palm Palm Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Palm Palm Os
Published: 2001-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Handspring Visor 1.0 and 1.0.1 with the VisorPhone Springboard module installed allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (PalmOS crash and VisorPhone database corruption) by sending a large or crafted SMS image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1438?: Handspring Visor 1.0 and 1.0.1 with the VisorPhone Springboard module installed allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (PalmOS crash and VisorPhone database corruption) by sending a large or crafted SMS image.
How severe is CVE-2001-1438?: CVE-2001-1438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1438?: CVE-2001-1438 primarily affects Palm Palm Os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1438 published?: CVE-2001-1438 was published on 2001-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:palm:palm_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:handspring:visor:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:handspring:visor:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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