CVE-2001-0083

Description

Windows Media Unicast Service in Windows Media Services 4.0 and 4.1 does not properly shut down some types of connections, producing a memory leak that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of severed connections, aka the "Severed Windows Media Server Connection" vulnerability.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 19.07% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5785	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-097	vendor advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ281256	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0083?: CVE-2001-0083 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0083?: To fix CVE-2001-0083, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0083 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0083 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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