CVE-2001-0721
First published: Thu Nov 22 2001(Updated: )
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or crash) via a malformed UPnP request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 98SE | ||
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0721?
CVE-2001-0721 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0721?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0721, consider disabling the Universal Plug and Play feature if it is not needed.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2001-0721?
CVE-2001-0721 affects Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0721?
CVE-2001-0721 is associated with remote denial of service attacks exploiting malformed UPnP requests.
What impact can CVE-2001-0721 have on systems?
CVE-2001-0721 can cause significant memory consumption or crashes on the affected systems.
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