What is the severity of CVE-2001-1571?

CVE-2001-1571 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive user account information.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1571?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1571, users should upgrade to a later version of Windows where this vulnerability is addressed.

What type of information does CVE-2001-1571 expose?

CVE-2001-1571 exposes user account names in cleartext, making them vulnerable to interception by attackers.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1571?

CVE-2001-1571 affects users of Windows XP, specifically the Gold and Home editions.

Can CVE-2001-1571 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-1571 can be exploited remotely by attackers with the ability to sniff network traffic.

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CVE-2001-1571

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2001

14/7/2005

16/9/2024

CVE-2001-1571

First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )

The Remote Desktop client in Windows XP sends the most recent user account name in cleartext, which could allow remote attackers to obtain terminal server user account names via sniffing.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=gold
Microsoft Windows XP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1571?
CVE-2001-1571 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive user account information.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1571?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1571, users should upgrade to a later version of Windows where this vulnerability is addressed.
What type of information does CVE-2001-1571 expose?
CVE-2001-1571 exposes user account names in cleartext, making them vulnerable to interception by attackers.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1571?
CVE-2001-1571 affects users of Windows XP, specifically the Gold and Home editions.
Can CVE-2001-1571 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1571 can be exploited remotely by attackers with the ability to sniff network traffic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1571?
CVE-2001-1571 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive user account information.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1571?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1571, users should upgrade to a later version of Windows where this vulnerability is addressed.
What type of information does CVE-2001-1571 expose?
CVE-2001-1571 exposes user account names in cleartext, making them vulnerable to interception by attackers.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1571?
CVE-2001-1571 affects users of Windows XP, specifically the Gold and Home editions.
Can CVE-2001-1571 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1571 can be exploited remotely by attackers with the ability to sniff network traffic.