Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in Terminal servers in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of malformed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) requests to port 3389.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Terminal Server | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3099
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6912
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3099
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6912
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0540?
CVE-2001-0540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in Terminal servers in Windows NT and Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of malformed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) re...
How severe is CVE-2001-0540?
CVE-2001-0540 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-2001-0540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Terminal Server.