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CVE-2001-0460

MediumPublished

Websweeper 4.0 does not limit the length of certain HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via an...

Published: May 24, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 22, 2001

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

5.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Websweeper 4.0 does not limit the length of certain HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via an extremely large HTTP Referrer: header.

Sources

Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper 4.0 - Denial of ServiceExploit
honoriak · windows · Jan 22, 2001

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