HIGH
CVE-2001-1376
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 4, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in digest calculation function of multiple RADIUS implementations allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via shared secret data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-1376 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
ascend1 product(s)
radius
freeradius1 product(s)
freeradius
gnu1 product(s)
radius
icradius1 product(s)
icradius
livingston1 product(s)
radius
lucent1 product(s)
radius
miquel_van_smoorenburg_cistron1 product(s)
radius
openradius1 product(s)
openradius
radiusclient1 product(s)
radiusclient
xtradius1 product(s)
xtradius
yard_radius1 product(s)
yard radius
yard_radius_project1 product(s)
yard radius
Source: NVD CPE · 40 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
→
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/239784Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-06.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/589523US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3530Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/239784Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-06.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/589523US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2001-1376
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected12 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 4, 2002
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-1376 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.