CVE-2001-1451
First published: Tue Oct 22 2002(Updated: )
Memory leak in the SNMP LAN Manager (LANMAN) MIB extension for Microsoft Windows 2000 before SP3, when the Print Spooler is not running, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of GET or GETNEXT requests.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1451?
CVE-2001-1451 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service by exhausting system memory.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1451?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1451, it is recommended to update Microsoft Windows 2000 to Service Pack 3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1451?
CVE-2001-1451 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 versions prior to Service Pack 3, including those with Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2.
Can CVE-2001-1451 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1451 can be exploited remotely through a large number of SNMP GET or GETNEXT requests.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-1451?
The impact of CVE-2001-1451 is denial of service, which occurs due to a memory leak when the Print Spooler service is not running.
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