CVE-2001-1201: Buffer overflow in wmcube-gdk for WMCube/GDK 0.98 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long lines

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1201 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wmcube gdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in wmcube-gdk for WMCube/GDK 0.98 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long lines in the object description file.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: timecop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-17 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

timecop wmcube gdk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.98

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.98

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wmcube-gdk || rpm -q wmcube-gdk || wmcube-gdk --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.98 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wmcube-gdk sudo apt install wmcube-gdk=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.98> sudo apt-mark hold wmcube-gdk

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

dnf --showduplicates list wmcube-gdk sudo dnf downgrade wmcube-gdk-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.98> sudo dnf versionlock add wmcube-gdk

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1201?

wmcube gdk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1201 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1201 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-2001-1201 affect?

CVE-2001-1201 affects wmcube gdk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in wmcube-gdk for WMCube/GDK 0.98 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long lines in the object description file.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1201?

Priority 37/100. High severity

References

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