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Vulnerability record · CVE-2001-0181 · published 26 March 2001

CVE-2001-0181: Caldera openlinux desktop vulnerability

Caldera · Openlinux Desktop

Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 5.2% · top 7.8%
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
5.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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

Affected products

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

References

LinkTags
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-003.0.txt PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2215 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5953
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-003.0.txt PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2215 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5953

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2001-0181), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.