CVE-2001-1561
CVE-2001-1561 is a high-severity vulnerability in John Bovey Xvt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: John Bovey Xvt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1561?
- Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1561?
- CVE-2001-1561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1561 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-1561?
- CVE-2001-1561 primarily affects John Bovey Xvt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1561?
- 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-2001-1561 published?
- CVE-2001-1561 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0024.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-082
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6781.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2955
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2964
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:john_bovey:xvt:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*