CVE-2001-0803

Name: CVE-2001-0803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 85.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 85.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

85.56%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Group	Cde Common Desktop Environment	1.0.1
Open Group	Cde Common Desktop Environment	1.0.2
Open Group	Cde Common Desktop Environment	1.1
Open Group	Cde Common Desktop Environment	1.2
Open Group	Cde Common Desktop Environment	2.0
Open Group	Cde Common Desktop Environment	2.1

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011107-01-P
ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2001-SCO.30/
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/html/SSRT-541.shtml
http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/214
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-31.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-01.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/172583Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/3651Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3517Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise101.phpVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7396
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A70
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A74
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011107-01-P
ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2001-SCO.30/
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/html/SSRT-541.shtml
http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/214
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-31.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-01.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/172583Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/3651Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3517Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise101.phpVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7396
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A70
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A74

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0803?

Buffer overflow in the client connection routine of libDtSvc.so.1 in CDE Subprocess Control Service (dtspcd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

How severe is CVE-2001-0803?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 85.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0803?

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-2001-0803?

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Source: NVD / NIST