CVE-2001-1027 json
Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.
published 2001-08-31 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-1008
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.4%
- EPSS 6.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.
Patch / fix
- debian.org/security/2001/dsa-074 advisory
- securityfocus.com/bid/3177 advisory
Exploit prediction
6.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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debian.org
/security/2001/dsa-074
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/3177
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
-
novell.com
/linux/security/advisories/2001_032_wmaker_txt.html
vendor-advisory
-
distro.conectiva.com.br
/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000411
vendor-advisory
-
linux-mandrake.com
/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-074.php3
vendor-advisory
-
windowmaker.org
/src/ChangeLog
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/6969
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-1027
- NVD CVE-2001-1027
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