CVE-2001-1571: Medium severity microsoft windows xp vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
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-2001-1571?
CVE-2001-1571 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive user account information.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1571?
CVE-2001-1571 affects users of Windows XP, specifically the Gold and Home editions.
5
Can CVE-2001-1571 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1571 can be exploited remotely by attackers with the ability to sniff network traffic.