CVE-2001-0896: Medium severity SCO OpenServer vulnerability
Published Nov 30, 2001
·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.