CVE-2001-0252: Medium severity iPlanet Iplanet Enterprise Server vulnerability

Published Jun 2, 2001
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Updated

iPlanet (formerly Netscape) Enterprise Server 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long HTTP GET request that contains many "/../" (dot dot) sequences.

Affected Software

1 affected component
iPlanet Iplanet Enterprise Server=4.1sp5

Event History

Jun 2, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0252?

CVE-2001-0252 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to a denial of service condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0252?

To fix CVE-2001-0252, users should upgrade to a patched version of iPlanet Enterprise Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of iPlanet are affected by CVE-2001-0252?

CVE-2001-0252 specifically affects iPlanet Enterprise Server version 4.1sp5.

4

Can CVE-2001-0252 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0252 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2001-0252 involve?

CVE-2001-0252 involves an attack where an overly long HTTP GET request with '../' sequences is sent to the server.

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