Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2001-0236?

Affected: Solaris (Sun) versions 2.6, 7.0, 8.0; Sunos versions 5.7, 5.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2001-0236 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 20, 2017.

Is CVE-2001-0236 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2001-0236?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2001-0236?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2001-0236 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2001-0236

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Buffer overflow in Solaris snmpXdmid SNMP to DMI mapper daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "indication" event.

Published May 3, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2001-0236 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Solaris (Sun), Sunos.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 20, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

72%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Buffer overflow in Solaris snmpXdmid SNMP to DMI mapper daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "indication" event.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jun 20, 2017	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SolarisSun	2.6, 7.0, 8.0	n/a
SunosSun	5.7, 5.8	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 3, 2001
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 20, 2017
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Buffer overflow in Solaris snmpXdmid SNMP to DMI mapper daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long "indication" event.
Affected: Solaris (Sun) versions 2.6, 7.0, 8.0; Sunos versions 5.7, 5.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 20, 2017.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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