7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0236

First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )

Lucent VitalSuite 8.0 through 8.2, including VitalNet, VitalEvent, and VitalHelp/VitalAnalysis, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct HTTP request to the VsSetCookie.exe program, which returns a valid cookie for the desired user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lucent Vitalevent=8.0
Lucent VitalSuite=8.0
Lucent VitalSuite=8.2
Lucent Vitalnet=8.0
Lucent VitalSuite=8.1
Lucent Vitalanalysis=8.0
Lucent Vitalhelp=8.2
Lucent Vitalanalysis=8.2
Lucent Vitalnet=8.1
Lucent Vitalhelp=8.0
Lucent Vitalevent=8.2
Lucent Vitalhelp=8.1
Lucent Vitalanalysis=8.1
Lucent Vitalnet=8.2
Lucent Vitalevent=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0236?

    CVE-2002-0236 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass authentication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0236?

    To fix CVE-2002-0236, ensure that you apply the latest patches provided by Lucent for all affected versions of the VitalSuite software.

  • Which versions of Lucent software are affected by CVE-2002-0236?

    CVE-2002-0236 affects Lucent VitalSuite versions 8.0 to 8.2, including VitalNet, VitalEvent, and VitalHelp/VitalAnalysis.

  • Can CVE-2002-0236 be exploited without authentication?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0236 can be exploited without authentication through a direct HTTP request.

  • What components of Lucent software are impacted by CVE-2002-0236?

    CVE-2002-0236 impacts multiple components such as VitalNet, VitalEvent, and VitalHelp/VitalAnalysis within the Lucent VitalSuite.

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