Vulnerability Description
rwho daemon rwhod in FreeBSD 4.2 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets with a short length.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | <= 4.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-03/0163.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2473PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6229
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2001-03/0163.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2473PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6229
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0469?
CVE-2001-0469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). rwho daemon rwhod in FreeBSD 4.2 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets with a short length.
How severe is CVE-2001-0469?
CVE-2001-0469 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-2001-0469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.