CVE-2001-1033: Medium severity compaq trucluster vulnerability
Published Sep 25, 2001
·Updated
Compaq TruCluster 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a port scan from a system that does not have a DNS PTR record, which causes the cluster to enter a "split-brain" state.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Compaq TruCluster=1.5
Compaq Tru64=5.0
Compaq Tru64=5.1
Event History
Sep 25, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1033?
CVE-2001-1033 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1033?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1033, ensure that all systems associated with the cluster have valid DNS PTR records.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1033?
CVE-2001-1033 affects Compaq TruCluster 1.5 and Compaq Tru64 versions 5.0 and 5.1.
4
What causes the split-brain state in CVE-2001-1033?
The split-brain state occurs due to a port scan from a system lacking a DNS PTR record.
5
Is CVE-2001-1033 still a relevant vulnerability?
CVE-2001-1033 is considered legacy; however, it may still be relevant for users running unsupported versions of affected software.