CVE-2002-1654: High severity Netscape Enterprise server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition and Netscape Enterprise Server 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to conduct HTTP Basic Authentication via the wp-force-auth Web Publisher command, which provides a distinct attack vector and may make it easier to conduct brute force password guessing without detection.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Netscape Enterprise server=3.5
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=enterprise_4.0
Netscape Enterprise server=3.6
Netscape Enterprise server=2.0
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=enterprise_4.1
Netscape Enterprise server=3.1
Netscape Enterprise server=3.4
Netscape Enterprise server=3.0
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=6.0
Netscape Enterprise server=3.3
Netscape Enterprise server=3.2

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1654?

CVE-2002-1654 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to facilitate brute force password guessing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1654?

To fix CVE-2002-1654, you should update to the latest version of the iPlanet Web Server or Netscape Enterprise Server that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1654?

CVE-2002-1654 affects users of iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition and Netscape Enterprise Server versions 2.0 through 6.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1654 enable?

CVE-2002-1654 enables remote attackers to conduct HTTP Basic Authentication attacks leveraging brute force methods.

5

Is there a specific command used in the CVE-2002-1654 attack?

The wp-force-auth Web Publisher command is specifically mentioned as an attack vector in CVE-2002-1654.

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