How severe is CVE-2001-1457?

CVE-2001-1457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1457?

CVE-2001-1457 primarily affects Nobreak Technologies Crazywwwboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1457?

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-2001-1457 published?

CVE-2001-1457 was published on 2002-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1457

CVE-2001-1457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nobreak Technologies Crazywwwboard 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nobreak Technologies Crazywwwboard
Published: 2002-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in CrazyWWWBoard 2000p4 and 2000LEp5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP_USER_AGENT CGI environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1457?: Buffer overflow in CrazyWWWBoard 2000p4 and 2000LEp5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP_USER_AGENT CGI environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2001-1457?: CVE-2001-1457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1457?: CVE-2001-1457 primarily affects Nobreak Technologies Crazywwwboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1457?: 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-2001-1457 published?: CVE-2001-1457 was published on 2002-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nobreak_technologies:crazywwwboard:2000lep5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nobreak_technologies:crazywwwboard:2000p4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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