high
7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0778

First published: Mon Aug 12 2002(Updated: )

The default configuration of the proxy for Cisco Cache Engine and Content Engine allows remote attackers to use HTTPS to make TCP connections to allowed IP addresses while hiding the actual source IP.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Content Distribution Manager
Cisco Content Distribution Manager=4.0
Cisco Content Distribution Manager=4.1
Cisco Content Distribution Manager
Cisco Content Distribution Manager=4.0
Cisco Content Distribution Manager=4.1
Cisco Content Engine=507
Cisco Content Engine=507_2.2.0
Cisco Content Engine=507_3.1
Cisco Content Engine=507_4.0
Cisco Content Engine=507_4.1
Cisco Content Engine=560
Cisco Content Engine=560_2.2.0
Cisco Content Engine=560_3.1
Cisco Content Engine=560_4.0
Cisco Content Engine=560_4.1
Cisco Content Engine=590
Cisco Content Engine=590_2.2.0
Cisco Content Engine=590_3.1
Cisco Content Engine=590_4.0
Cisco Content Engine=590_4.1
Cisco Content Engine=7320
Cisco Content Engine=7320_2.2.0
Cisco Content Engine=7320_3.1
Cisco Content Engine=7320_4.0
Cisco Content Engine=7320_4.1
Cisco Enterprise Content Delivery Network Software=4.0
Cisco Enterprise Content Delivery Network Software=4.1
Cisco Cache Engine=2.4.0
Cisco Cache Engine=3.0
Cisco Cache Engine
Cisco Cache Engine=2.2.0
Cisco Cache Engine=2.4.0
Cisco Cache Engine=3.0
Cisco Cache Engine=2.2.0
Cisco Cache Engine=2.4.0
Cisco Cache Engine=3.0
Cisco Cache Engine=570
Cisco Content Router 4430

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4751

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0778?

    CVE-2002-0778 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0778?

    To fix CVE-2002-0778, you should update the affected Cisco devices to the latest firmware or specific patched versions provided by Cisco.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0778?

    CVE-2002-0778 affects specific versions of Cisco Cache Engine and Content Engine products, including multiple versions of the Content Distribution Manager.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2002-0778?

    The impact of CVE-2002-0778 allows remote attackers to bypass access controls and establish TCP connections while concealing their true IP addresses.

  • Is CVE-2002-0778 being exploited in the wild?

    While CVE-2002-0778 has been acknowledged as a serious vulnerability, there is limited information available on whether it is actively being exploited in the wild.

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