CVE-2001-0516

Name: CVE-2001-0516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-21T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Oracle listener between Oracle 9i and Oracle 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed connection packet that contains an incorrect requester_version value that does not match an expected offset to the data.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Oracle listener between Oracle 9i and Oracle 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed connection packet that contains an incorrect requester_version value that does not match an expected offset to the data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Oracle8i	All versions
Oracle	Oracle9i	All versions

References

http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/net8_dos_alert.pdf
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise82.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/net8_dos_alert.pdf
http://xforce.iss.net/alerts/advise82.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0516?

How severe is CVE-2001-0516?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0516?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-0516?

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Source: NVD / NIST