CVE-2001-0543: Medium severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability
Published Sep 20, 2001
·Updated
Memory leak in NNTP service in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of malformed posts.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Remediation
Event History
Sep 20, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0543?
CVE-2001-0543 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak in the NNTP service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0543?
To address CVE-2001-0543, ensure you apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0543?
CVE-2001-0543 affects users running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2000.
4
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2001-0543?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2001-0543 to perform denial of service attacks by sending a large number of malformed posts to the NNTP service.
5
When was CVE-2001-0543 disclosed?
CVE-2001-0543 was disclosed in the year 2001.