CVE-2002-2014: Medium severity IBM Lotus Domino vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Lotus Domino 5.0.8 web server returns different error messages when a valid or invalid user is provided in HTTP requests, which allows remote attackers to determine valid user names and makes it easier to conduct brute force attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM Lotus Domino=5.0.8

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 14, 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-2002-2014?

CVE-2002-2014 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating brute force attacks.

2

How does CVE-2002-2014 affect user security?

CVE-2002-2014 allows attackers to differentiate between valid and invalid users based on error messages, compromising user account security.

3

How do I fix CVE-2002-2014?

To address CVE-2002-2014, ensure that error messages do not disclose information about valid user accounts.

4

Is CVE-2002-2014 present in all versions of Lotus Domino?

CVE-2002-2014 specifically affects Lotus Domino version 5.0.8.

5

Can CVE-2002-2014 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-2014 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially gain insights into valid user credentials.

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