CVE-2001-0683: Medium severity netscape collabra server vulnerability
Published Aug 29, 2001
·Updated
Memory leak in Netscape Collabra Server 3.5.4 and earlier allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by repeatedly sending approximately 5K of data to TCP port 5238.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netscape Collabra Server<=3.5.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 29, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0683?
CVE-2001-0683 has a high severity due to its potential for causing denial of service through memory exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0683?
To fix CVE-2001-0683, upgrade to a later version of Netscape Collabra Server that does not have this memory leak vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Netscape Collabra Server are affected by CVE-2001-0683?
CVE-2001-0683 affects Netscape Collabra Server versions 3.5.4 and earlier.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0683 facilitate?
CVE-2001-0683 facilitates a denial of service attack by exploiting a memory leak.
5
What can happen if CVE-2001-0683 is exploited?
If CVE-2001-0683 is exploited, it can lead to service disruption due to memory exhaustion on the server.