CVE-2001-1562: Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a filename

Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 2001

CVE-2001-1562

Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a filename

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CVSS

0.4%

EPSS

On KEV

Description

Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a filename.

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 34% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

1.79 · source: NVD

Affected product

Nvi

Bsd

References