Vulnerability Description
Symantec Ghost 6.5 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by sending large (> 45Kb) amounts of data to the Ghost Configuration Server on port 1347, which triggers an error that is not properly handled.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Norton Ghost | <= 6.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0175.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2570ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6357
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0175.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2570ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6357
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0598?
CVE-2001-0598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Symantec Ghost 6.5 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by sending large (> 45Kb) amounts of data to the Ghost Configuration Server on port 1347, which triggers an error ...
How severe is CVE-2001-0598?
CVE-2001-0598 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-2001-0598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Norton Ghost.