CVE-2001-0401

Name: CVE-2001-0401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-06-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in tip in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in tip in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.6
Sun	Sunos	<= 5.9
Sun	Sunos	5.5
Sun	Sunos	5.5.1
Sun	Sunos	5.7

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0401?

Buffer overflow in tip in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long HOME environmental variable.

How severe is CVE-2001-0401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0401?

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Source: NVD / NIST