CVE-2001-0669: High severity iss RealSecure Server Sensor vulnerability
Various Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) including (1) Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System, (2) Cisco Catalyst 6000 Intrusion Detection System Module, (3) Dragon Sensor 4.x, (4) Snort before 1.8.1, (5) ISS RealSecure Network Sensor 5.x and 6.x before XPU 3.2, and (6) ISS RealSecure Server Sensor 5.5 and 6.0 for Windows, allow remote attackers to evade detection of HTTP attacks via non-standard "%u" Unicode encoding of ASCII characters in the requested URL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0669?
CVE-2001-0669 is considered a significant security vulnerability due to its impact on various Intrusion Detection Systems.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0669?
To fix CVE-2001-0669, ensure that your Intrusion Detection Systems are updated to the latest versions recommended by the vendor.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0669?
CVE-2001-0669 affects several intrusion detection systems, including Cisco Secure IDS, Snort versions prior to 1.8.1, and ISS RealSecure among others.
What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2001-0669?
CVE-2001-0669 allows for potential bypass of detection and possible intrusion into networks utilizing vulnerable IDS systems.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2001-0669?
Yes, CVE-2001-0669 has known exploits that can leverage the vulnerability to evade detection mechanisms in affected IDS.