CVE-2001-0205

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOLserver 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting "..." into the requested pathname, a modified .. (dot dot) attack.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 87.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 3, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98148759123258&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98168216003867&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2343
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98148759123258&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98168216003867&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2343

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20614✓ verified
First seen Feb 6, 2001
aolserver 3.2 Win32 - Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0205?

CVE-2001-0205 is a none vulnerability published on May 3, 2001. Directory traversal vulnerability in AOLserver 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting "..." into the requested pathname, a modified .. (dot dot) attack.

When was CVE-2001-0205 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0205 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 3, 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-2001-0205 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0205 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 87.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0205?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0205, 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-2001-0205

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