CVE-2001-0817

Name: CVE-2001-0817
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0817 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in HP-UX line printer daemon (rlpdaemon) in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.11 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a certain print request.. EPSS estimates a 10.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in HP-UX line printer daemon (rlpdaemon) in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.11 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a certain print request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.24%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.01
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.10
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.20
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.00
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.11

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2001-q4/0047.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-32.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-021.shtml
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638011US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3561
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise102.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7234
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2001-q4/0047.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-32.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-021.shtml
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638011US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3561
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise102.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7234

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0817?

Vulnerability in HP-UX line printer daemon (rlpdaemon) in HP-UX 10.01 through 11.11 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a certain print request.

How severe is CVE-2001-0817?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0817 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0817?

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-2001-0817?

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Source: NVD / NIST