CVE-2001-0545

Name: CVE-2001-0545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-30T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IIS 4.0 with URL redirection enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed request that specifies a length that is different than the actual length.. EPSS estimates a 15.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IIS 4.0 with URL redirection enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed request that specifies a length that is different than the actual length.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.04%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Information Server	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0545?

IIS 4.0 with URL redirection enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed request that specifies a length that is different than the actual length.

How severe is CVE-2001-0545?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0545?

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-2001-0545?

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Source: NVD / NIST