CVE-2001-1575: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )
Apple Personal Web Sharing (PWS) 1.1, 1.5, and 1.5.5, when Web Sharing authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long password, possibly due to a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Personal Web Sharing | =1.5 | |
| Apple Personal Web Sharing | =1.1 | |
| Apple Personal Web Sharing | =1.5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1575?
CVE-2001-1575 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1575?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1575, disable Web Sharing authentication or upgrade to a patched version of Apple Personal Web Sharing.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1575?
CVE-2001-1575 affects Apple Personal Web Sharing versions 1.1, 1.5, and 1.5.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1575 exploit?
CVE-2001-1575 is exploited by remote attackers using excessively long passwords to trigger a buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2001-1575 still a threat?
While CVE-2001-1575 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a threat to systems running unpatched versions of the affected software.
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