CVE-2001-0595

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the kcsSUNWIOsolf.so library in Solaris 7 and 8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the KCMS_PROFILES environment variable, e.g. as demonstrated using the kcms_configure program.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 59.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 2, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0203.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2605
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6365
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0203.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2605
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6365

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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-20767✓ verified
First seen Dec 1, 1999
Solaris 2.5/2.6/7.0/8 - kcms_configure KCMS_PROFILES Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20768✓ verified
First seen Dec 1, 1999
Solaris 2.5/2.6/7.0/8 - kcms_configure KCMS_PROFILES Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0595?

CVE-2001-0595 is a none vulnerability published on August 2, 2001. Buffer overflow in the kcsSUNWIOsolf.so library in Solaris 7 and 8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the KCMSPROFILES environment variable, e.g. as demonstrated using the kcmsconfigure program.

When was CVE-2001-0595 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0595 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 2, 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-2001-0595 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0595 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 59.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0595?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0595, 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-2001-0595

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