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CVE-2002-2003

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

ypbind in Compaq Tru64 4.0F, 4.0G, 5.0A, 5.1 and 5.1A allows remote attackers to cause the process to core dump via certain network packets generated by nmap.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0g
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0a
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0f
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2003?

    CVE-2002-2003 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service through process crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2003?

    To fix CVE-2002-2003, users should apply the relevant patches provided by Compaq for their Tru64 versions.

  • Which versions of Compaq Tru64 are affected by CVE-2002-2003?

    CVE-2002-2003 affects Compaq Tru64 versions 4.0F, 4.0G, 5.0A, 5.1, and 5.1A.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2002-2003 describe?

    CVE-2002-2003 describes a denial of service attack that can be caused by specific network packets sent to ypbind.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-2003 while waiting for a patch?

    While waiting for a patch for CVE-2002-2003, it is advisable to restrict access to ypbind and limit network exposure.

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