CVE-2001-0642

Name: CVE-2001-0642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-09-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in IncrediMail version 1400185 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files on the local hard drive by appending .. (dot dot) sequences to filenames listed in the content.ini file.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IncrediMail version 1400185 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files on the local hard drive by appending .. (dot dot) sequences to filenames listed in the content.ini file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Incredimail	Incredimail	<= 1400185

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0078.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6529
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0078.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6529

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0642?

How severe is CVE-2001-0642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0642?

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