How severe is CVE-2001-1587?

CVE-2001-1587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1587?

CVE-2001-1587 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1587?

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

When was CVE-2001-1587 published?

CVE-2001-1587 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1587

CVE-2001-1587 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NWFTPD.nlm before 5.01w in the FTP server in Novell NetWare allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via an anonymous STOU command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1587?: NWFTPD.nlm before 5.01w in the FTP server in Novell NetWare allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via an anonymous STOU command.
How severe is CVE-2001-1587?: CVE-2001-1587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1587?: CVE-2001-1587 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1587?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1587 published?: CVE-2001-1587 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3238588&sliceId=1

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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