CVE-2001-1449: The default installation of Apache before 1.3.19 on Mandrake Linux 7.1 through 8.0 and Linux Corporate Server

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2001-1449 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting http server, mandrake single network firewall, mandrake linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default installation of Apache before 1.3.19 on Mandrake Linux 7.1 through 8.0 and Linux Corporate Server 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to list the directory index of arbitrary web directories.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apache · mandrakesoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-11-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache http server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3 · 1.3.1 · 1.3.3 · 1.3.4 · 1.3.6 · 1.3.9 · 1.3.11 · 1.3.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-server || rpm -q http-server || http-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison http-server sudo apt install http-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold http-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list http-server sudo dnf downgrade http-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add http-server

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.

mandrakesoft mandrake single network firewall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mandrake-single-network-firewall || rpm -q mandrake-single-network-firewall || mandrake-single-network-firewall --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mandrake-single-network-firewall sudo apt install mandrake-single-network-firewall=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2> sudo apt-mark hold mandrake-single-network-firewall

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

dnf --showduplicates list mandrake-single-network-firewall sudo dnf downgrade mandrake-single-network-firewall-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mandrake-single-network-firewall

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.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.1 · 7.3 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux corporate server MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2001-1449?

http server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake single network firewall: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1449 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1449 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-2001-1449 affect?

CVE-2001-1449 affects http server, mandrake single network firewall, mandrake linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The default installation of Apache before 1.3.19 on Mandrake Linux 7.1 through 8.0 and Linux Corporate Server 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to list the directory index of arbitrary web directories.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1449?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

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