CVE-2002-0236: High severity Lucent VitalEvent vulnerability

Published May 3, 2002
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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.

Affected Software

15 affected components
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

Event History

May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2002-0236 be exploited without authentication?

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

5

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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