CVE-2001-0233

Name: CVE-2001-0233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-03-26T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.. EPSS estimates a 14.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.55%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Matthew Smith	Micq	<= 0.4.6
Debian	Debian Linux	2.2
Redhat	Linux	6.0
Redhat	Linux	6.1
Redhat	Linux	6.2
Redhat	Linux	7.0

References

ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:14.micq.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0307.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0395.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-012Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-005.htmlPatch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5962
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:14.micq.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0307.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0395.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-012Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-005.htmlPatch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5962

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0233?

Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.

How severe is CVE-2001-0233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0233?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-0233?

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Source: NVD / NIST