CVE-2001-1228 json
Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if g…
published 2001-11-18 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-1209
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflows in gzip 1.3x, 1.2.4, and other versions might allow attackers to execute code via a long file name, possibly remotely if gzip is run on an FTP server.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/247717
mailing-list, patch, vendor-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/7882.php
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/3712
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-1228
- NVD CVE-2001-1228
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