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CVE-2001-0013

Format string vulnerability in nslookupComplain function in BIND 4 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Severity
High 10.0
Published
12 Feb 2001
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
11% in the next 30 daysHigher than 95% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
BIND 9Servers and applications · cpe:a:isc:bind
  • Version 4.9.3
  • Version 4.9.5
  • Version 4.9.5-p1
  • Version 4.9.6
  • Version 4.9.7

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0013
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-0013