CVE-2001-1554: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
IBM AIX 430 does not properly unlock IPPMTULOCK, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via Path Maximum Transmit Unit (PMTU) IP packets.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=430
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1554?
CVE-2001-1554 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1554?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1554, apply the latest patches from IBM for AIX 430 that address this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1554 allow?
CVE-2001-1554 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending specific Path Maximum Transmit Unit (PMTU) IP packets.
4
Which version of AIX is affected by CVE-2001-1554?
IBM AIX version 430 is affected by CVE-2001-1554.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2001-1554?
Exploiting CVE-2001-1554 can result in the AIX system hanging, leading to a denial of service.