CVE-2001-0434: The LogDataListToFile ActiveX function used in (1) Knowledge Center and (2) Back web components of Compaq Pres

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MEDIUM 6.4MITIGATE

CVE-2001-0434 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting presario. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LogDataListToFile ActiveX function used in (1) Knowledge Center and (2) Back web components of Compaq Presario computers allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and cause a denial of service.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: compaq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-07-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

compaq presario MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2001-0434?

presario: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0434 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0434 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-2001-0434 affect?

CVE-2001-0434 affects presario. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The LogDataListToFile ActiveX function used in (1) Knowledge Center and (2) Back web components of Compaq Presario computers allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and cause a denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0434?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

References

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