CVE-2001-1503

CVE-2001-1503 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The finger daemon (in.fingerd) in Sun Solaris 2.5 through 8 and SunOS 5.5 through 5.8 allows remote attackers to list all accounts on a host by typing finger 'a b c d e f g h'@host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1503?
The finger daemon (in.fingerd) in Sun Solaris 2.5 through 8 and SunOS 5.5 through 5.8 allows remote attackers to list all accounts on a host by typing finger 'a b c d e f g h'@host.
How severe is CVE-2001-1503?
CVE-2001-1503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1503 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1503?
CVE-2001-1503 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1503?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1503 published?
CVE-2001-1503 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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