CVE-2001-0241

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Internet Printing ISAPI extension in Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long print request that is passed to the extension through IIS 5.0.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 27, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98874912915948&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-10.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/3323
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2674
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-023
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6485
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1068
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98874912915948&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-10.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/3323
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2674
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-023
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6485
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1068

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Publicly available exploits

(8 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (7 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16469✓ verified
First seen Apr 30, 2010
Microsoft IIS 5.0 - Printer Host Header Overflow (MS01-023) (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-20817✓ verified
First seen Feb 2, 2005
Microsoft IIS 5.0 - '.printer' ISAPI Extension Buffer Overflow (3)
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Exploit-DBEDB-268✓ verified
First seen May 8, 2001
Microsoft Windows Server 2000 SP1/SP2 - isapi .printer Extension Overflow (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-266✓ verified
First seen May 7, 2001
Microsoft Windows Server 2000 SP1/SP2 - isapi .printer Extension Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20818✓ verified
First seen May 1, 2001
Microsoft IIS 5.0 - '.printer' ISAPI Extension Buffer Overflow (4)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20815✓ verified
First seen May 1, 2001
Microsoft IIS 5.0 - '.printer' ISAPI Extension Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20816✓ verified
First seen May 1, 2001
Microsoft IIS 5.0 - '.printer' ISAPI Extension Buffer Overflow (2)
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Metasploitexploit/windows/iis/ms01_023_printer✓ verified
First seen May 1, 2001
MS01-023 Microsoft IIS 5.0 Printer Host Header Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0241?

CVE-2001-0241 is a none vulnerability published on June 27, 2001. Buffer overflow in Internet Printing ISAPI extension in Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via a long print request that is passed to the extension through IIS 5.0.

When was CVE-2001-0241 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0241 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 27, 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-2001-0241 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0241 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0241?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0241, 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-2001-0241

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