CVE-2001-1413

Name: CVE-2001-1413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1413 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.. EPSS estimates a 4.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.78%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ncompress	Ncompress	<= 4.2.4

References

http://seclists.org/lists/vuln-dev/2001/Nov/0202.html
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-08.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176363Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-536.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10619
http://seclists.org/lists/vuln-dev/2001/Nov/0202.html
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-08.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176363Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-536.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10619

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1413?

How severe is CVE-2001-1413?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1413 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1413?

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