CVE-2001-0896: Medium severity SCO OpenServer vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2001
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Updated

Inetd in OpenServer 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a port scan, e.g. with nmap -PO.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SCO OpenServer=5.0.5

Event History

Nov 30, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0896?

CVE-2001-0896 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash the Inetd service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0896?

To fix CVE-2001-0896, you should upgrade to a version of OpenServer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2001-0896 facilitate?

CVE-2001-0896 facilitates a denial of service attack through remote port scanning.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2001-0896?

The affected software is OpenServer version 5.0.5.

5

Can CVE-2001-0896 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0896 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the Inetd service.

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