CVE-2001-0175: Medium severity Netscape Fasttrack Server vulnerability
Published Mar 26, 2001
·Updated
The caching module in Netscape Fasttrack Server 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by requesting a large number of non-existent URLs.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netscape Fasttrack Server=4.0.1
Event History
Mar 26, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 18, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0175?
CVE-2001-0175 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to resource exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0175?
To fix CVE-2001-0175, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Netscape FastTrack Server that is not vulnerable.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0175?
CVE-2001-0175 specifically affects Netscape FastTrack Server version 4.0.1.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0175 describe?
CVE-2001-0175 describes an attack that causes a denial of service through excessive requests for non-existent URLs.
5
Can CVE-2001-0175 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0175 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to trigger resource exhaustion.