How severe is CVE-2001-1566?

CVE-2001-1566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1566?

CVE-2001-1566 primarily affects Vanessa Vanessa Logger. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1566?

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-2001-1566 published?

CVE-2001-1566 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1566

CVE-2001-1566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vanessa Vanessa Logger 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vanessa Vanessa Logger
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in libvanessa_logger 0.0.1 in Perdition 0.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the __vanessa_logger_log function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1566?: Format string vulnerability in libvanessa_logger 0.0.1 in Perdition 0.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the __vanessa_logger_log function.
How severe is CVE-2001-1566?: CVE-2001-1566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1566?: CVE-2001-1566 primarily affects Vanessa Vanessa Logger. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1566?: 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-2001-1566 published?: CVE-2001-1566 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vanessa:vanessa_logger:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:verge:perdition:0.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*