CVE-2002-1817: High severity symantec veritas cluster server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) 1.2 for WindowsNT, Cluster Server 1.3.0 for Solaris, and Cluster Server 1.3.1 for HP-UX allows attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.2_nt
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_hp-ux
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server=1.3_solaris

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1817?

The severity of CVE-2002-1817 has not been explicitly rated, but it is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1817?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1817, upgrade to a patched version of Veritas Cluster Server provided by Symantec.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1817?

CVE-2002-1817 affects Veritas Cluster Server versions 1.2 for Windows NT and 1.3 for Solaris and HP-UX.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1817?

CVE-2002-1817 can be exploited through unknown attack vectors that allow privilege escalation.

5

Is CVE-2002-1817 still a threat today?

While CVE-2002-1817 targets older versions of software, any related systems still in use could potentially be at risk.

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