What is the severity of CVE-2001-0517?

CVE-2001-0517 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability, which can severely impact database availability.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0517?

To fix CVE-2001-0517, ensure that you are using an updated version of Oracle 8i or apply patches provided by Oracle.

Which versions of Oracle are affected by CVE-2001-0517?

CVE-2001-0517 affects Oracle 8i versions 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 on Solaris.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0517?

CVE-2001-0517 is associated with a remote denial of service attack using malformed connection packets.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0517?

A practical workaround for CVE-2001-0517 is to restrict access to the Oracle listener and apply network-level protections.

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CVE-2001-0517

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

21/7/2001

9/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0517

First published: Sat Jul 21 2001(Updated: )

Oracle listener in Oracle 8i on Solaris allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed connection packet with a maximum transport data size that is set to 0.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle 8i	=8.1.6
Oracle 8i	=8.1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0517?
CVE-2001-0517 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability, which can severely impact database availability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0517?
To fix CVE-2001-0517, ensure that you are using an updated version of Oracle 8i or apply patches provided by Oracle.
Which versions of Oracle are affected by CVE-2001-0517?
CVE-2001-0517 affects Oracle 8i versions 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 on Solaris.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0517?
CVE-2001-0517 is associated with a remote denial of service attack using malformed connection packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0517?
A practical workaround for CVE-2001-0517 is to restrict access to the Oracle listener and apply network-level protections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0517?
CVE-2001-0517 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability, which can severely impact database availability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0517?
To fix CVE-2001-0517, ensure that you are using an updated version of Oracle 8i or apply patches provided by Oracle.
Which versions of Oracle are affected by CVE-2001-0517?
CVE-2001-0517 affects Oracle 8i versions 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 on Solaris.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0517?
CVE-2001-0517 is associated with a remote denial of service attack using malformed connection packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0517?
A practical workaround for CVE-2001-0517 is to restrict access to the Oracle listener and apply network-level protections.