CVE-2001-0710
First published: Thu Sep 20 2001(Updated: )
NetBSD 1.5 and earlier and FreeBSD 4.3 and earlier allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of IP fragments to the machine, exhausting the mbuf pool.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | <=4.3 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | <=1.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0710?
CVE-2001-0710 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0710?
To fix CVE-2001-0710, it is recommended to upgrade to NetBSD version 1.6 or later and FreeBSD version 4.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0710?
CVE-2001-0710 affects NetBSD 1.5 and earlier and FreeBSD 4.3 and earlier.
Can CVE-2001-0710 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0710 can be exploited remotely by sending a large number of IP fragments.
What potential impact does CVE-2001-0710 have?
The potential impact of CVE-2001-0710 is a denial of service that can exhaust the mbuf pool on impacted systems.
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