Vulnerability Description
The License Manager (mathlm) for Mathematica 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by connecting to port 16286 and not disconnecting, which prevents users from making license requests.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfram Research | Mathematica | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200462PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3120Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6926
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200462PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3120Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6926
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1057?
CVE-2001-1057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The License Manager (mathlm) for Mathematica 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by connecting to port 16286 and not disconnecting, which prevents us...
How severe is CVE-2001-1057?
CVE-2001-1057 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-2001-1057?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wolfram Research Mathematica.