CVE-2001-0690

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail headers.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 20, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0041.html
cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000402
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-058
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-078.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2828
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6671
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0041.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000402
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-058
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-078.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2828
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6671

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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-20900✓ verified
First seen Jun 6, 2001
Exim 3.x - Format String
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0690?

CVE-2001-0690 is a none vulnerability published on September 20, 2001. Format string vulnerability in exim (3.22-10 in Red Hat, 3.12 in Debian and 3.16 in Conectiva) in batched SMTP mode allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP mail headers.

When was CVE-2001-0690 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0690 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 20, 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-2001-0690 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0690 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0690?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0690, 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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