CVE-2001-0083: Medium severity microsoft windows media services vulnerability

Published Feb 12, 2001
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Updated

Windows Media Unicast Service in Windows Media Services 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly shut down some types of connections, producing a memory leak that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of severed connections, aka the "Severed Windows Media Server Connection" vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.1
Microsoft Windows Media Services=4.0

Event History

Feb 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0083?

CVE-2001-0083 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0083?

To fix CVE-2001-0083, you should apply the latest service pack or security update for Windows Media Services.

3

Which versions of Windows Media Services are affected by CVE-2001-0083?

CVE-2001-0083 affects Windows Media Services versions 4.0 and 4.1.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0083?

CVE-2001-0083 can be exploited through a denial of service attack by severing connections to the server.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2001-0083 on system performance?

The impact of CVE-2001-0083 includes a memory leak that can degrade system performance and lead to crashes.

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