CVE-2001-0252: Medium severity iPlanet Iplanet Enterprise Server vulnerability
Published Jun 2, 2001
·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
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.