First published: Sat Jul 21 2001(Updated: )
Oracle listener process on Windows NT redirects connection requests to another port and creates a separate thread to process the request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeatedly connecting to the Oracle listener but not connecting to the redirected port.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Oracle Database |
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CVE-2001-0513 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
To mitigate CVE-2001-0513, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Oracle that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2001-0513 primarily affects Oracle 9i running on Windows NT.
Yes, CVE-2001-0513 can be exploited by remote attackers who can repeatedly connect to the Oracle listener.
Exploitation of CVE-2001-0513 can lead to a denial of service, rendering the Oracle listener unable to process legitimate connections.