How severe is CVE-2001-0598?

CVE-2001-0598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0598?

CVE-2001-0598 affects Symantec Norton Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0598?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0598 published?

CVE-2001-0598 was published on 2001-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0598

CVE-2001-0598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Ghost with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Norton Ghost
Published: 2001-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Ghost 6.5 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by sending large (> 45Kb) amounts of data to the Ghost Configuration Server on port 1347, which triggers an error that is not properly handled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0598?: Symantec Ghost 6.5 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by sending large (> 45Kb) amounts of data to the Ghost Configuration Server on port 1347, which triggers an error that is not properly handled.
How severe is CVE-2001-0598?: CVE-2001-0598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0598?: CVE-2001-0598 affects Symantec Norton Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0598 published?: CVE-2001-0598 was published on 2001-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_ghost:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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