Description
The Remote Desktop client in Windows XP sends the most recent user account name in cleartext, which could allow remote attackers to obtain terminal server user account names via sniffing.
Products
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Gold Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP (gold) Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional Gold
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Home Edition
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1571, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1571 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References