How severe is CVE-2001-1442?

CVE-2001-1442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1442?

CVE-2001-1442 primarily affects Isc Inn. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1442?

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

When was CVE-2001-1442 published?

CVE-2001-1442 was published on 2001-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1442

CVE-2001-1442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isc Inn 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isc Inn
Published: 2001-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in innfeed for ISC InterNetNews (INN) before 2.3.0 allows local users in the "news" group to gain privileges via a long -c command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1442?: Buffer overflow in innfeed for ISC InterNetNews (INN) before 2.3.0 allows local users in the "news" group to gain privileges via a long -c command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2001-1442?: CVE-2001-1442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1442?: CVE-2001-1442 primarily affects Isc Inn. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1442 published?: CVE-2001-1442 was published on 2001-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isc:inn:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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