CVE-2001-0830
7.5 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2001-0830 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 6tunnel_project 6tunnel. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
6tunnel 0.08 and earlier does not properly close sockets that were initiated by a client, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by repeatedly connecting to and disconnecting from the server.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 6tunnel_project. Update 6tunnel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6tunnel_project | 6tunnel | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0830?
CVE-2001-0830 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 6tunnel_project 6tunnel. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2001-0830?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0830?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 6tunnel_project. Update 6tunnel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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