7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2300: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in ftpd 5.4 in 3Com NBX 4.0.17 or ftpd 5.4.2 in 3Com NBX 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long CEL command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
3com Webbngss3nbxnts=4.1.21
3com Webbngss3nbxnts=4.1.4
3com Webbngss3nbxnts=4.0.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2300?

    CVE-2002-2300 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2300?

    To fix CVE-2002-2300, update the ftpd software to a version that is not vulnerable to buffer overflow.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2300?

    CVE-2002-2300 affects 3Com NBX versions 4.0.17 and 4.1.4 of ftpd 5.4.

  • Can CVE-2002-2300 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-2300 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted CEL command.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-2300?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-2300 can lead to a denial of service condition resulting in a crash of the ftpd service.

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