CVE-2001-0238: High severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability
Published Jul 2, 2001
·Updated
Microsoft Data Access Component Internet Publishing Provider 8.103.2519.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass Security Zone restrictions via WebDAV requests.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Event History
Jul 2, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 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-2001-0238?
CVE-2001-0238 has been classified with a critical severity due to the potential for remote exploitation.
2
How does CVE-2001-0238 allow security zone bypass?
CVE-2001-0238 allows attackers to bypass Security Zone restrictions through specially crafted WebDAV requests.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0238?
CVE-2001-0238 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE, Windows 95, Windows Me, and Windows 98 Gold.
4
How do I fix CVE-2001-0238?
To fix CVE-2001-0238, users should apply the appropriate patches released by Microsoft or upgrade to a supported version of Windows.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2001-0238?
Exploitation of CVE-2001-0238 could allow remote attackers to execute unauthorized actions on the affected systems.