CVE-2001-0876

Name: CVE-2001-0876
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-20T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 49.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a NOTIFY directive with a long Location URL.. EPSS estimates a 49.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a NOTIFY directive with a long Location URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

49.48%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 98	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows 98se	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Me	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Gold

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100887440810532&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=100887271006313&w=2
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-37.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-030.shtml
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/951555US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3723Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-059
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7721
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100887440810532&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=100887271006313&w=2
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-37.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-030.shtml
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/951555US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3723Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-059
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7721

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0876?

Buffer overflow in Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a NOTIFY directive with a long Location URL.

How severe is CVE-2001-0876?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0876 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 49.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0876?

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-2001-0876?

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Source: NVD / NIST