Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2001-1394 is a signedness error in the getsockopt and setsockopt functions of the Linux kernel, affecting versions before 2.2.19. A local user can trigger the flaw to cause a denial of service, with no impact on confidentiality or integrity. It is rated LOW severity with a CVSS v2.0 score of 2.1 (vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P).
NVD description
Signedness error in (1) getsockopt and (2) setsockopt for Linux kernel before 2.2.19 allows local users to cause a denial of service.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.40%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 34% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 17 avr. 2001
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (20)
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-047.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- + 5 more references on NVD
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