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CVE-2002-0534

First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )

PostBoard 2.0.1 and earlier with BBcode allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) and corrupt the database via null \0 characters within [code] tags.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PostBoard=2.0.1
PostBoard=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0534?

    CVE-2002-0534 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and database corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0534?

    To fix CVE-2002-0534, upgrade to PostBoard version 2.0.2 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0534?

    CVE-2002-0534 affects PostBoard versions 2.0.1 and 2.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-0534 enable?

    CVE-2002-0534 enables remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks and corrupt the database.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-0534?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-0534 can lead to significant resource exhaustion and potential data integrity issues within the database.

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