CVE-2001-0334: High severity Microsoft Internet Information Server vulnerability

Published Jun 27, 2001
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Updated

FTP service in IIS 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a wildcard sequence that generates a long string when it is expanded.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Information Server<=5.0

Event History

Jun 27, 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-2001-0334?

CVE-2001-0334 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2001-0334 affect IIS 5.0?

CVE-2001-0334 allows remote attackers to exploit the FTP service in IIS 5.0, causing a denial of service.

3

What versions of IIS are affected by CVE-2001-0334?

CVE-2001-0334 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions up to and including 5.0.

4

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2001-0334?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0334, consider disabling the FTP service in IIS 5.0 or applying appropriate patches.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-0334?

Yes, a security bulletin provided by Microsoft includes patches to address CVE-2001-0334.

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