CVE-2002-1906: Medium severity Polycom ViaVideo vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

The web server for Polycom ViaVideo 2.2 and 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending incomplete HTTP requests and leaving the connections open.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Polycom ViaVideo=2.2
Polycom ViaVideo=3.0

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·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1906?

CVE-2002-1906 has a high severity level due to the potential for denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1906?

To fix CVE-2002-1906, consider applying patches provided by Polycom or upgrading to a newer version of the software.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1906?

CVE-2002-1906 affects Polycom ViaVideo versions 2.2 and 3.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1906 enable?

CVE-2002-1906 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by sending incomplete HTTP requests.

5

Can CVE-2002-1906 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1906 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting vulnerable Polycom ViaVideo installations.

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