CVE-2001-0974

Name: CVE-2001-0974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-17T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0974 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerabilities in Oracle Internet Directory Server (LDAP) 2.1.1.x and 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.. EPSS estimates a 6.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerabilities in Oracle Internet Directory Server (LDAP) 2.1.1.x and 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.31%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Internet Directory	2.1.1
Oracle	Internet Directory	3.0.1

References

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-18.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-116.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/869184Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3048Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6903
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-18.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-116.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/869184Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3048Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6903

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0974?

Format string vulnerabilities in Oracle Internet Directory Server (LDAP) 2.1.1.x and 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.

How severe is CVE-2001-0974?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0974 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0974?

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-2001-0974?

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Source: NVD / NIST