CVE-2001-0173

Name: CVE-2001-0173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-05-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in qDecoder library 5.08 and earlier, as used in CrazyWWWBoard, CrazySearch, and other CGI programs, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long MIME Content-Type header.. EPSS estimates a 6.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in qDecoder library 5.08 and earlier, as used in CrazyWWWBoard, CrazySearch, and other CGI programs, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long MIME Content-Type header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.03%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	3.0.1
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	98
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	98pe
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	2000.0lepx
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	2000.0px
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	2000lepx
Nobreak Technologies	Crazywwwboard	2000px
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	4.0
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	4.0.1
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	4.3
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	4.3.1
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	5.0
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	5.0.1
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	5.0.2
Qdecoder	Qdecoder	5.0.3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0486.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2329Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6033
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0486.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2329Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6033

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0173?

How severe is CVE-2001-0173?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0173?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST