CVE-2001-0498: Medium severity Oracle Oracle8i vulnerability
Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) over Net8 (SQLNet) in Oracle 8i 8.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed SQLNet connection request with a large offset in the header extension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0498?
CVE-2001-0498 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects Oracle 8i 8.1.7 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0498?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0498, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Oracle that is not vulnerable or apply relevant patches provided by Oracle.
What exploit does CVE-2001-0498 utilize?
CVE-2001-0498 can be exploited through a malformed SQLNet connection request with a large offset in the header extension.
Which versions of Oracle are affected by CVE-2001-0498?
CVE-2001-0498 affects Oracle 8i versions up to and including 8.1.7.
Can CVE-2001-0498 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0498 can be exploited remotely by attackers attempting to initiate malicious SQLNet connections.