CVE-2001-1083: Medium severity Icecast Icecast vulnerability

Published Jun 26, 2001
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Updated

Icecast 1.3.7, and other versions before 1.3.11 with HTTP server file streaming support enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a URL that ends in . (dot), / (forward slash), or \ (backward slash).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Icecast Icecast=1.0.0
Icecast Icecast=1.3.7
Icecast Icecast=1.3.8_beta2

Remediation

Event History

Jun 26, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1083?

CVE-2001-1083 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1083?

To fix CVE-2001-1083, upgrade Icecast to version 1.3.11 or later.

3

What versions of Icecast are affected by CVE-2001-1083?

CVE-2001-1083 affects Icecast versions 1.3.7 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2001-1083 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-1083 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What types of URLs cause the denial of service in CVE-2001-1083?

URL patterns that end with a dot, forward slash, or backward slash can trigger the denial of service in CVE-2001-1083.

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