CVE-2001-0923

critical

Description

RPM Package Manager 4.0.x through 4.0.2.x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via corrupted data in the RPM file when the file is queried.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7349

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3472

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000440

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2001-10-25

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00067