CVE-2001-0028

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the HTML parsing code in oops WWW proxy server 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large number of " (quotation) characters.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 12, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0127.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-12/0418.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2099
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5725
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0127.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2000-12/0418.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2099
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5725

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20495✓ verified
First seen Dec 11, 2000
Oops Proxy Server 1.4.22 - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20496✓ verified
First seen Dec 7, 2000
Oops Proxy Server 1.4.22 - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0028?

CVE-2001-0028 is a none vulnerability published on February 12, 2001. Buffer overflow in the HTML parsing code in oops WWW proxy server 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large number of " (quotation) characters.

When was CVE-2001-0028 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0028 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 12, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0028 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0028 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0028?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0028, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0028

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