CVE-2001-1561
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via...
CVE-2001-1561 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Debian Linux, published December 31, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.20%, the 68th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.20%EPSS, 68th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Xvt 2.1 - Local Buffer Overflow | 2001-07-02 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
- Record
CVE-2001-1561- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
- Record
CVE-2001-1561- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-1538No score
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
- Record
EUVD-2001-1538- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-pvjj-qg62-4h42No score
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via...
Buffer overflow in Xvt 2.1 in Debian Linux 2.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) -name and (2) -T arguments.
- Record
GHSA-pvjj-qg62-4h42- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.