CVE-2001-0796
First published: Thu Dec 06 2001(Updated: )
SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.12f and possibly earlier versions, and FreeBSD 3.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed IGMP multicast packet with a small response delay.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SGI IRIX | <=6.5.12f | |
| SGI IRIX | =6.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0796?
CVE-2001-0796 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt services on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0796?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0796, update SGI IRIX to version 6.5.12f or later, or apply any relevant patches provided by the vendor.
Which versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-2001-0796?
CVE-2001-0796 affects SGI IRIX versions 6.5 through 6.5.12f.
Can CVE-2001-0796 affect FreeBSD systems?
Yes, CVE-2001-0796 affects FreeBSD version 3.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0796 represent?
CVE-2001-0796 represents a denial of service attack via malformed IGMP multicast packets.
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