CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2002-0012

First published: Wed Feb 13 2002(Updated: )

Vulnerabilities in a large number of SNMP implementations allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or gain privileges via SNMPv1 trap handling, as demonstrated by the PROTOS c06-SNMPv1 test suite. NOTE: It is highly likely that this candidate will be SPLIT into multiple candidates, one or more for each vendor. This and other SNMP-related candidates will be updated when more accurate information is available.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0012?

    CVE-2002-0012 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0012?

    To fix CVE-2002-0012, ensure you apply the latest patches or updates from your SNMP implementation vendor.

  • What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2002-0012?

    CVE-2002-0012 allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks or gain unauthorized privileges.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2002-0012?

    CVE-2002-0012 impacts a large number of SNMP implementations, particularly those using SNMPv1.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0012?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0012, consider disabling SNMPv1 or using more secure versions like SNMPv3 if possible.

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