CVE-2001-0873

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

uuxqt in Taylor UUCP package does not properly remove dangerous long options, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling uux and specifying an alternate configuration file with the --config option.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 48.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 21, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000425
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100715446131820
cve@mitrehttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-165.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-033.0.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-079
cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_038_uucp_txt.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212892
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3312
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7099
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000425
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100715446131820
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-165.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-033.0.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-079
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_038_uucp_txt.html

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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-21106✓ verified
First seen Sep 8, 2001
Taylor UUCP 1.0.6 - Argument Handling Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0873?

CVE-2001-0873 is a none vulnerability published on December 21, 2001. uuxqt in Taylor UUCP package does not properly remove dangerous long options, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling uux and specifying an alternate configuration file with the --config option.

When was CVE-2001-0873 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0873 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 21, 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-2001-0873 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0873 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 48.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0873?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0873, 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-2001-0873

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