CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0997: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Aug 31 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflows in IMAP Agent (imapd) for Novell NetMail (NIMS) 3.0.3 before 3.0.3A allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Novell NetMail=3.1
Novell NetMail=3.1
Novell NetMail=3.0.3a-b

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0997?

    CVE-2002-0997 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0997?

    To fix CVE-2002-0997, upgrade to a patched version of Novell NetMail that is beyond 3.0.3A.

  • Which versions of Novell NetMail are affected by CVE-2002-0997?

    CVE-2002-0997 affects Novell NetMail versions prior to 3.0.3A.

  • Can CVE-2002-0997 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0997 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger a buffer overflow.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2002-0997?

    CVE-2002-0997 impacts servers running Novell NetMail versions 3.0.3 before 3.0.3A and 3.1.

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