What is the severity of CVE-2001-0860?

CVE-2001-0860 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for IP address spoofing.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0860?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0860, upgrade to a newer version of Windows that does not have this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2001-0860?

CVE-2001-0860 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Gold version).

Can CVE-2001-0860 allow unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2001-0860 can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing their IP address.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2001-0860?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2001-0860 other than upgrading to a secure version of the operating system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0860

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

6/12/2001

9/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0860

First published: Thu Dec 06 2001(Updated: )

Terminal Services Manager MMC in Windows 2000 and XP trusts the Client Address (IP address) that is provided by the client instead of obtaining it from the packet headers, which allows clients to spoof their public IP address, e.g. through a Network Address Translation (NAT).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0860?
CVE-2001-0860 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for IP address spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0860?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0860, upgrade to a newer version of Windows that does not have this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0860?
CVE-2001-0860 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Gold version).
Can CVE-2001-0860 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2001-0860 can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing their IP address.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2001-0860?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2001-0860 other than upgrading to a secure version of the operating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0860?
CVE-2001-0860 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for IP address spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0860?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0860, upgrade to a newer version of Windows that does not have this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0860?
CVE-2001-0860 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP (Gold version).
Can CVE-2001-0860 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2001-0860 can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing their IP address.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2001-0860?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2001-0860 other than upgrading to a secure version of the operating system.