CVE-2001-1055
First published: Mon Jul 30 2001(Updated: )
The Microsoft Windows network stack allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of malformed ARP request packets with random source IP and MAC addresses, as demonstrated by ARPNuke.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 98SE | ||
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1055?
CVE-2001-1055 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can severely impact system availability.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1055?
CVE-2001-1055 affects users of Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1055?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1055, consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1055 involve?
CVE-2001-1055 involves a denial of service attack using a flood of malformed ARP request packets.
What is the primary impact of CVE-2001-1055?
The primary impact of CVE-2001-1055 is increased CPU consumption leading to potential system unavailability.
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