Vulnerability Description
The Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex in Windows NT 4.0 has inappropriate Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to modify the permissions to "No Access" and disable Winsock network connectivity to cause a denial of service, aka the "Winsock Mutex" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98075221915234&w=2Mailing List
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-00PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6006Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98075221915234&w=2Mailing List
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-00PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6006Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0006?
CVE-2001-0006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex in Windows NT 4.0 has inappropriate Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to modify the permissions to "No Access" and disable Winsock netw...
How severe is CVE-2001-0006?
CVE-2001-0006 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0006?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt.