CVE-2001-0107: Medium severity Symantec Veritas Backup vulnerability
Published Feb 14, 2001
·Updated
Veritas Backup agent on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by establishing a connection without sending any data, which causes the process to hang.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Symantec Veritas Backup=4.5
Event History
Feb 14, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0107?
CVE-2001-0107 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0107?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0107, ensure that your Veritas Backup agent is updated to the latest version that addresses this issue.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0107?
CVE-2001-0107 affects Symantec Veritas Backup version 4.5 on Linux systems.
4
What kind of attack is CVE-2001-0107 associated with?
CVE-2001-0107 is associated with remote denial of service attacks that cause the process to hang.
5
How can the impact of CVE-2001-0107 be assessed?
The impact of CVE-2001-0107 can be assessed based on the criticality of the systems using Veritas Backup and their exposure to untrusted networks.