CVE-2002-0781: Medium severity Novell BorderManager vulnerability
Published Jul 26, 2002
·Updated
RTSP proxy for Novell BorderManager 3.6 SP 1a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a GET request to port 9090 followed by a series of carriage returns, which causes proxy.nlm to ABEND.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Novell BorderManager=3.6-sp1a
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2002-0781?
CVE-2002-0781 is a vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service condition.
2
How can I fix CVE-2002-0781?
To fix CVE-2002-0781, upgrade to a newer version of Novell BorderManager that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0781?
CVE-2002-0781 affects users of Novell BorderManager version 3.6 SP 1a.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-0781?
CVE-2002-0781 is associated with a remote denial of service attack that targets the RTSP proxy.
5
How does CVE-2002-0781 work?
CVE-2002-0781 works by allowing remote attackers to send a specially crafted GET request to port 9090, causing the proxy to crash.