Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in PPTP server in Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed data packet, aka the "Malformed PPTP Packet Stream" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | <= 4.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2368
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2368
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6103
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0017?
CVE-2001-0017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in PPTP server in Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed data packet, aka the "Malformed PPTP Packet Stream" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2001-0017?
CVE-2001-0017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt.