CVE-2001-0735

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier with the ALLOW_LINE_PARSING option enabled allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long line in the .nofinger file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 64.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 18, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-066
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/01071120191900.00788%40localhost.localdomain
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/192844
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2914
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6744
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-066
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/01071120191900.00788%40localhost.localdomain
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/192844
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2914
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6744

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20963✓ verified
First seen Jul 11, 2001
cfingerd 1.4.1/1.4.2/1.4.3 Utilities - Local Buffer Overflow (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20964✓ verified
First seen Jul 10, 2001
cfingerd 1.4.1/1.4.2/1.4.3 Utilities - Local Buffer Overflow (3)
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Exploit-DBEDB-20962✓ verified
First seen Jun 21, 2001
cfingerd 1.4.1/1.4.2/1.4.3 Utilities - Local Buffer Overflow (1)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0735?

CVE-2001-0735 is a none vulnerability published on October 18, 2001. Buffer overflow in cfingerd 1.4.3 and earlier with the ALLOWLINEPARSING option enabled allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long line in the .nofinger file.

When was CVE-2001-0735 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0735 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 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-2001-0735 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0735 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 64.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0735?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0735, 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-2001-0735

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