CVE-2002-2117: Medium severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Microsoft Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by flooding UDP port 500 (ISAKMP).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 5, 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-2002-2117?
CVE-2002-2117 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service impact.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-2117?
To fix CVE-2002-2117, consider implementing firewall rules to block UDP port 500 or upgrading to a more secure operating system.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2002-2117 involve?
CVE-2002-2117 involves a denial of service attack that leads to high CPU consumption.
4
Which operating system is affected by CVE-2002-2117?
CVE-2002-2117 affects Microsoft Windows XP, specifically the Gold version.
5
Can CVE-2002-2117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-2117 can be exploited remotely by flooding UDP port 500.