CVE-2001-0469
First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )
rwho daemon rwhod in FreeBSD 4.2 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets with a short length.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | <=4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0469?
CVE-2001-0469 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0469?
To remediate CVE-2001-0469, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of FreeBSD later than 4.2 or patch the affected software.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0469?
CVE-2001-0469 primarily affects FreeBSD 4.2 and earlier versions, but it may also impact other operating systems that use the rwho daemon.
What does CVE-2001-0469 exploit?
CVE-2001-0469 exploits the rwho daemon, targeting it with malformed packets to trigger a denial of service.
Is CVE-2001-0469 still a threat today?
While CVE-2001-0469 is an older vulnerability, any systems still running the affected versions of FreeBSD remain at risk.
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