CVE-2001-0006

7.1 HIGH
Published: February 12, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex in Windows NT 4.0 has inappropriate Everyone/Full Control permissions, which allows local users to modify the permissions to "No Access" and disable Winsock network connectivity to cause a denial of service, aka the "Winsock Mutex" vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98075221915234&w=2
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-003
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6006
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98075221915234&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-003
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6006
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
32th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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