CVE-2001-0248

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

Buffer overflow in FTP server in HPUX 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by creating a long pathname and calling the STAT command, which uses glob to generate long strings.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 90.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 18, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 1, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

IBM X-Force Exchange

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6332

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2552

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2001-0248?

CVE-2001-0248 is a critical vulnerability published on June 18, 2001. Buffer overflow in FTP server in HPUX 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by creating a long pathname and calling the STAT command, which uses glob to generate long strings.

When was CVE-2001-0248 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0248 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 18, 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-2001-0248 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0248 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 90.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2001-0248?

CVE-2001-0248 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0248?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0248, 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-2001-0248

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