What is the severity of CVE-2002-1520?

CVE-2002-1520 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote unauthorized access with administrator privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1520?

To fix CVE-2002-1520, upgrade to the latest version of the affected WatchGuard Firebox or Rapidstream software.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1520?

CVE-2002-1520 affects WatchGuard Firebox versions 3.2 and earlier, and Rapidstream models such as 2000, 500, 4000, 8000, and 6000.

What does the CVE-2002-1520 vulnerability allow?

CVE-2002-1520 allows remote attackers to gain CLI access with administrator privileges due to improper SSH connection closure.

Is CVE-2002-1520 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2002-1520 is well-documented within the cybersecurity community as a significant security risk affecting multiple devices.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-1520

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/4/2003

1/9/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1520

First published: Wed Apr 02 2003(Updated: )

The CLI interface for WatchGuard Firebox Vclass 3.2 and earlier, and RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, does not properly close the SSH connection when a -N option is provided during authentication, which allows remote attackers to access CLI with administrator privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Watchguard Firebox	=v10
Watchguard Firebox	=v60
Rapidstream Rapidstream	=2000
Rapidstream Rapidstream	=500
Rapidstream Rapidstream	=4000
Rapidstream Rapidstream	=8000
Watchguard Firebox	=v80
Watchguard Firebox	=v100
Rapidstream Rapidstream	=6000

Remedy

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10218.php

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5815

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1520?
CVE-2002-1520 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote unauthorized access with administrator privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1520?
To fix CVE-2002-1520, upgrade to the latest version of the affected WatchGuard Firebox or Rapidstream software.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1520?
CVE-2002-1520 affects WatchGuard Firebox versions 3.2 and earlier, and Rapidstream models such as 2000, 500, 4000, 8000, and 6000.
What does the CVE-2002-1520 vulnerability allow?
CVE-2002-1520 allows remote attackers to gain CLI access with administrator privileges due to improper SSH connection closure.
Is CVE-2002-1520 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2002-1520 is well-documented within the cybersecurity community as a significant security risk affecting multiple devices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1520?
CVE-2002-1520 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote unauthorized access with administrator privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1520?
To fix CVE-2002-1520, upgrade to the latest version of the affected WatchGuard Firebox or Rapidstream software.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1520?
CVE-2002-1520 affects WatchGuard Firebox versions 3.2 and earlier, and Rapidstream models such as 2000, 500, 4000, 8000, and 6000.
What does the CVE-2002-1520 vulnerability allow?
CVE-2002-1520 allows remote attackers to gain CLI access with administrator privileges due to improper SSH connection closure.
Is CVE-2002-1520 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2002-1520 is well-documented within the cybersecurity community as a significant security risk affecting multiple devices.