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Vulnerability record · CVE-2001-0164 · published 2 June 2001

CVE-2001-0164: Netscape directory server vulnerability

Netscape · Directory Server

Buffer overflow in Netscape Directory Server 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed recipient field.

7.5 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 2.2% · top 18.5%
7.5CVSS 2.0 base score
2.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References, 2 tagged exploit
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Buffer overflow in Netscape Directory Server 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed recipient field.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a030701-1.txt ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6233
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a030701-1.txt ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6233

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2001-0164), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.