CVE-2002-1232
First published: Mon Nov 04 2002(Updated: )
Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.3 | |
| HP Secure OS | =1.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-180
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-223.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6016
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10423.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000539
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4605
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-078.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-224.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-229.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103582692228894&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1232?
CVE-2002-1232 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service due to memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1232?
To fix CVE-2002-1232, update the NIS package to version 2.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-1232?
CVE-2002-1232 affects the ypserv component in the NIS package on several versions of Debian and Red Hat Linux.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1232 enable?
CVE-2002-1232 enables remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack through a large number of requests for nonexistent maps.
When was CVE-2002-1232 reported?
CVE-2002-1232 was reported in the year 2002, highlighting vulnerabilities present in the earlier NIS package versions.
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