Vulnerability Description
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or crash) via a malformed UPnP request.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100467787323377&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100528449024158&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-05
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100467787323377&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100528449024158&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0721?
CVE-2001-0721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in Windows 98, 98SE, ME, and XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or crash) via a malformed UPnP request.
How severe is CVE-2001-0721?
CVE-2001-0721 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-2001-0721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows Xp.