CVE-2001-1456

Name: CVE-2001-1456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-09-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1456 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the (1) smap/smapd and (2) CSMAP daemons for Gauntlet Firewall 5.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mail message.. EPSS estimates a 5.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the (1) smap/smapd and (2) CSMAP daemons for Gauntlet Firewall 5.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mail message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.65%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Webshield Smtp	4.0
Mcafee	Webshield Smtp	4.1
Network Associates	Gauntlet Firewall	4.2
Network Associates	Gauntlet Firewall	unix_5.0
Network Associates	Gauntlet Firewall	unix_5.5
Network Associates	Gauntlet Firewall	unix_6.0
Pgp	E-Ppliance 300	1.0
Pgp	E-Ppliance 300	1.5
Pgp	E-Ppliance 300	2.0
Sgi	Irix	6.2
Sgi	Irix	6.3
Sgi	Irix	6.4
Sgi	Irix	6.5
Network Associates	Mcafee E-Ppliance	100_series
Network Associates	Mcafee E-Ppliance	120_series

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011104-01-IPatch
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-25.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/206723Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3290
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7088
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011104-01-IPatch
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-25.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/206723Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3290
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7088

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1456?

Buffer overflow in the (1) smap/smapd and (2) CSMAP daemons for Gauntlet Firewall 5.0 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mail message.

How severe is CVE-2001-1456?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1456 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1456?

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-2001-1456?

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Source: NVD / NIST