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CVE-2001-1562
Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a filename.
Published: Dec 31, 2001
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| bsd | nvi | 1.79 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-7jv7-g8h7-56pp
Format string vulnerability in nvi before 1.79 allows local users to gain privileges via format...
References (8)
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100526142205694&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-085 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7317.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3456
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100526142205694&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-085 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7317.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3456
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
7.2 / 10
EPSS Score
0.40%
Top 67% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
28.9 / 100
Data Sources
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EPSS
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