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CVE-2001-1027

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute...

10.0 High

CVE-2001-1027 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Windowmaker, published August 31, 2001. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 6.36%, the 93rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Exploit likelihood

6.36%Down 1.4 points since Feb 4, 2022

What each source reports

NVD Score used 10.0

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Record: CVE-2001-1027
CVSS 2.0: 10.0 HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Record: CVE-2001-1027
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2001-1008 No score

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Record: EUVD-2001-1008
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5x8g-j5rf-3vjj No score

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute...

Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Record: GHSA-5x8g-j5rf-3vjj
Updated: 2026-11-02

Affected products

windowmaker

History

History
When	Changed	Sources
2026-11-03	aliases	EUVD
2026-11-02	created	CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD

References