CVE-2001-0524

Name: CVE-2001-0524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-08-14T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. eEye SecureIIS versions 1.0.3 and earlier does not perform length checking on individual HTTP headers, which allows a remote attacker to send arbitrary length strings to IIS, contrary to an advertised feature of SecureIIS versions 1.0.3 and earlier.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

eEye SecureIIS versions 1.0.3 and earlier does not perform length checking on individual HTTP headers, which allows a remote attacker to send arbitrary length strings to IIS, contrary to an advertised feature of SecureIIS versions 1.0.3 and earlier.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eeye Digital Security	Securells	<= 1.0.3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0185.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0197.htmlVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6574
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0185.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0197.htmlVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6574

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0524?

How severe is CVE-2001-0524?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0524?

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