CVE-2001-1518: Low severity microsoft windows 2000 vulnerability
RunAs (runas.exe) in Windows 2000 only creates one session instance at a time, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (RunAs hang) by creating a named pipe session with the authentication server without any request for service. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, however the vendor also presents a scenario in which other users could be affected if running on a Terminal Server. Therefore this is a vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1518?
CVE-2001-1518 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1518?
There is no official fix for CVE-2001-1518, but avoiding the use of RunAs in Windows 2000 can mitigate the risk.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1518?
CVE-2001-1518 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 and its service packs SP1 and SP2.
What does CVE-2001-1518 do?
CVE-2001-1518 allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating a named pipe session to the RunAs authentication server.
Is CVE-2001-1518 still a concern today?
While Windows 2000 is outdated and unsupported, any remaining systems could still be vulnerable to CVE-2001-1518.