CVE-2001-1452
First published: Fri Aug 31 2001(Updated: )
By default, DNS servers on Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server cache glue records received from non-delegated name servers, which allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via spoofed DNS responses.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1452?
CVE-2001-1452 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for DNS cache poisoning.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1452?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1452, apply the latest patches available for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1452?
CVE-2001-1452 affects Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server operating systems.
What is DNS cache poisoning as related to CVE-2001-1452?
DNS cache poisoning in CVE-2001-1452 refers to an attack where an attacker can insert spoofed DNS responses into a server's cache.
Can CVE-2001-1452 lead to further attacks?
Yes, if successfully exploited, CVE-2001-1452 can allow attackers to redirect users to malicious sites.
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