CVE-2002-0779: Medium severity Novell BorderManager vulnerability
Published Jul 26, 2002
·Updated
FTP proxy server for Novell BorderManager 3.6 SP 1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network connectivity loss) via a connection to port 21 with a large amount of random data.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Novell BorderManager=3.6-sp1a
Remediation
Event History
Jul 26, 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-2002-0779?
CVE-2002-0779 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that significantly impacts network connectivity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0779?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0779, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Novell BorderManager or implement network filtering to block unauthorized connections.
3
What type of attacks can CVE-2002-0779 facilitate?
CVE-2002-0779 can facilitate DoS attacks against FTP services by overwhelming the server with random data.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2002-0779?
CVE-2002-0779 specifically affects Novell BorderManager version 3.6 SP 1a.
5
What are the symptoms of an exploitation of CVE-2002-0779?
The primary symptom of CVE-2002-0779 is the loss of network connectivity, particularly for FTP services.