What is the severity of CVE-2002-1895?

CVE-2002-1895 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1895?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1895, upgrade to a later version of Apache Tomcat beyond 4.0.4 that addresses this issue.

What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2002-1895?

CVE-2002-1895 affects Apache Tomcat versions 3.3 and 4.0.4.

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1895 exploit?

CVE-2002-1895 exploits the servlet engine's failure to handle a large number of HTTP GET requests targeting MS-DOS devices.

Can CVE-2002-1895 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1895 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform a denial of service.

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CVE-2002-1895

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

28/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1895

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The servlet engine in Jakarta Apache Tomcat 3.3 and 4.0.4, when using IIS and the ajp1.3 connector, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of HTTP GET requests for an MS-DOS device such as AUX, LPT1, CON, or PRN.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Tomcat	=3.3
Apache Tomcat	=4.0.4

Remedy

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10348.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1895?
CVE-2002-1895 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1895?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1895, upgrade to a later version of Apache Tomcat beyond 4.0.4 that addresses this issue.
What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2002-1895?
CVE-2002-1895 affects Apache Tomcat versions 3.3 and 4.0.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1895 exploit?
CVE-2002-1895 exploits the servlet engine's failure to handle a large number of HTTP GET requests targeting MS-DOS devices.
Can CVE-2002-1895 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1895 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform a denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1895?
CVE-2002-1895 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1895?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1895, upgrade to a later version of Apache Tomcat beyond 4.0.4 that addresses this issue.
What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2002-1895?
CVE-2002-1895 affects Apache Tomcat versions 3.3 and 4.0.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1895 exploit?
CVE-2002-1895 exploits the servlet engine's failure to handle a large number of HTTP GET requests targeting MS-DOS devices.
Can CVE-2002-1895 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1895 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform a denial of service.