CVE-2001-0775: Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 (aka xli 1.16 and 1.17) in Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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CVE-2001-0775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xli, xloadimage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 (aka xli 1.16 and 1.17) in Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FACES format image containing a long (1) Firstname or (2) Lastname field.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	16.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2001-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xli · xloadimage

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xli xli DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.16 · 1.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.16

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xli sudo apt install xli=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.16> sudo apt-mark hold xli

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xli sudo dnf downgrade xli-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.16> sudo dnf versionlock add xli

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

xloadimage xloadimage DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xloadimage sudo apt install xloadimage=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo apt-mark hold xloadimage

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xloadimage sudo dnf downgrade xloadimage-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add xloadimage

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: xloadimage 4.1 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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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-2001-0775?

xli: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xloadimage: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0775 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0775 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-2001-0775 affect?

CVE-2001-0775 affects xli, xloadimage. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in xloadimage 4.1 (aka xli 1.16 and 1.17) in Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FACES format image containing a long (1) Firstname or (2) Lastname field.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0775?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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CVE-2005-0638 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE xloadimage before 4.1-r2, and xli before 1.17, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metach

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