Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0252 is an old denial-of-service issue in iPlanet, formerly Netscape, Enterprise Server 4.1. A remote attacker could crash or disrupt the service using an unusually long HTTP GET request containing many parent-directory sequences. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, vendor patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running iPlanet or Netscape Enterprise Server 4.1, especially if directly reachable over HTTP. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless old web infrastructure remains in production, lab, or forgotten perimeter roles. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless a confirmed Enterprise Server 4.1 host is internet-facing or business-critical. If found externally exposed, prioritize isolation or replacement because the issue is remotely triggerable and affects availability. Mitigation focus: Inventory for iPlanet or Netscape Enterprise Server 4.1 instances.; Remove, isolate, or replace unsupported legacy servers where possible.; Check archival vendor guidance for any supported fix or configuration recommendation..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- netscape-enterprise-dot-dos(5983)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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