How severe is CVE-2001-1575?

CVE-2001-1575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1575 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-2001-1575?

CVE-2001-1575 primarily affects Apple Personal Web Sharing. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1575?

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

When was CVE-2001-1575 published?

CVE-2001-1575 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1575

CVE-2001-1575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Personal Web Sharing with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Personal Web Sharing
Published: 2001-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Personal Web Sharing (PWS) 1.1, 1.5, and 1.5.5, when Web Sharing authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long password, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1575?: Apple Personal Web Sharing (PWS) 1.1, 1.5, and 1.5.5, when Web Sharing authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long password, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2001-1575?: CVE-2001-1575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1575 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-2001-1575?: CVE-2001-1575 primarily affects Apple Personal Web Sharing. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1575 published?: CVE-2001-1575 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:personal_web_sharing:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:personal_web_sharing:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:personal_web_sharing:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2001-0649 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Personal Web Sharing 1.5.5 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a long HTTP request.

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