CVE-2001-0598
First published: Fri Jul 27 2001(Updated: )
Symantec Ghost 6.5 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by sending large (> 45Kb) amounts of data to the Ghost Configuration Server on port 1347, which triggers an error that is not properly handled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | <=6.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0598?
CVE-2001-0598 is considered a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0598?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0598, upgrade to a later version of Symantec Ghost beyond 6.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0598?
CVE-2001-0598 affects Symantec Ghost versions 6.5 and earlier.
What type of attack exploits CVE-2001-0598?
CVE-2001-0598 can be exploited by sending large data packets to the Ghost Configuration Server.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0598?
The impact of CVE-2001-0598 is a denial of service condition that disrupts the Ghost Configuration Server.
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