CVE-2001-1208: Format string vulnerability in DayDream BBS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strin

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting daydream bbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in DayDream BBS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a file containing a ~#RA control code.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: daydream

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

daydream daydream bbs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9 · 2.10 · 2.12 · 2.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy daydream-bbs || rpm -q daydream-bbs || daydream-bbs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison daydream-bbs sudo apt install daydream-bbs=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9> sudo apt-mark hold daydream-bbs

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

dnf --showduplicates list daydream-bbs sudo dnf downgrade daydream-bbs-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9> sudo dnf versionlock add daydream-bbs

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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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-2001-1208?

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

Is CVE-2001-1208 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1208 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-2001-1208 affect?

CVE-2001-1208 affects daydream bbs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Format string vulnerability in DayDream BBS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a file containing a ~#RA control code.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1208?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2001-1207 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflows in DayDream BBS 2.9 through 2.13 allow remote attackers to possibly execute arbitrary code vi

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