CVE-2001-0192: Buffer overflows in CTRLServer in XMail allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the cfgfileget or d

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0192?

xmail: upgrade to newer than 0.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0192 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0192 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2001-0192 affect?

CVE-2001-0192 affects xmail. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflows in CTRLServer in XMail allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the cfgfileget or domaindel functions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-0192?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0192 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting xmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflows in CTRLServer in XMail allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the cfgfileget or domaindel functions.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: davide libenzi

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davide libenzi xmail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.66

Fixed in: newer than 0.66

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmail || rpm -q xmail || xmail --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.66 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xmail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xmail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Xmail 0.5/0.6 CTRLServer - Arbitrary Commands

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0192?

xmail: upgrade to newer than 0.66. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0192 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0192 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0192 affect?

CVE-2001-0192 affects xmail. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflows in CTRLServer in XMail allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the cfgfileget or domaindel functions.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0192?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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