CVE-2002-0092: Medium severity cvs cvs vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2002
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Updated

CVS before 1.10.8 does not properly initialize a global variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via the diff capability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CVS CVS<=1.10.8

Event History

Mar 15, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0092?

CVE-2002-0092 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to server crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0092?

To fix CVE-2002-0092, upgrade CVS to version 1.10.8 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2002-0092?

CVS versions before 1.10.8 are affected by CVE-2002-0092.

4

Can CVE-2002-0092 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0092 can be exploited by remote attackers using the diff capability.

5

What should I do if I cannot upgrade CVS for CVE-2002-0092?

If you cannot upgrade CVS, consider implementing network access controls to limit exposure to the vulnerability.

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