CVE-2001-0728: Buffer overflow in Compaq Management Agents before 5.2, included in Compaq Web-enabled Management Software, al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2001-0728?

management agents: upgrade to newer than 5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2001-0728 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0728 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-2001-0728 affect?

CVE-2001-0728 affects management agents. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in Compaq Management Agents before 5.2, included in Compaq Web-enabled Management Software, allows local users to gain privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2001-0728?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2001-0728 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting management agents. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Compaq Management Agents before 5.2, included in Compaq Web-enabled Management Software, allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-30
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

2001-10-30 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

compaq management agents UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2

Fixed in: newer than 5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy management-agents || rpm -q management-agents || management-agents --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade management-agents

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade management-agents

Note

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

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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-2001-0728?

management agents: upgrade to newer than 5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0728 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0728 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-2001-0728 affect?

CVE-2001-0728 affects management agents. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in Compaq Management Agents before 5.2, included in Compaq Web-enabled Management Software, allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0728?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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