CVE-2001-0860: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 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).

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft Windows 2000

Microsoft Windows XP=gold

Event History

Dec 6, 2001

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Mar 9, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

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.