CVE-2002-1974: Critical severity SHARP Zaurus vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
The FTP service in Zaurus PDAs SL-5000D and SL-5500 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to access the file system as root.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SHARP Zaurus=sl-5500
SHARP Zaurus=sl-5000d
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1974?
CVE-2002-1974 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the lack of authentication in the FTP service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1974?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1974, enable authentication for the FTP service or disable FTP access entirely.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1974?
CVE-2002-1974 affects the Sharp Zaurus SL-5000D and SL-5500 PDAs.
4
Can CVE-2002-1974 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1974 can be exploited remotely as attackers can access the file system without authentication.
5
What can attackers do with CVE-2002-1974?
With CVE-2002-1974, attackers can gain root access to the file system and potentially modify or delete files.