First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
HTTP Server mod_ssl module running on HP-UX 11.04 with Virtualvault OS (VVOS) 4.5 through 4.6 closes the connection when the Apache server times out during an SSL request, which may allow attackers to cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
HP VirtualVault | =4.5 | |
HP VirtualVault | =4.6 | |
HP Virtual Voice Overhead System | =11.04 |
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The severity of CVE-2002-1793 is considered to be moderate due to its potential to cause denial of service.
To fix CVE-2002-1793, you should apply any available patches from HP for VirtualVault versions 4.5 and 4.6, or upgrade to a newer version.
The impact of CVE-2002-1793 is that it can lead to service outages by causing the Apache server to terminate connections during SSL requests.
CVE-2002-1793 affects HP-UX 11.04 running the VirtualVault OS versions 4.5 and 4.6.
As of now, there is no widespread evidence suggesting active exploitation of CVE-2002-1793.