CVE-2002-2414
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Opera 6.0.3, when using Squid 2.4 for HTTPS proxying, does not properly handle when accepting a non-global certificate authority (CA) certificate from a site and establishing a subsequent HTTPS connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | =6.0.3 | |
| Squid Web Proxy Cache | =2.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2414?
CVE-2002-2414 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that may crash the Opera browser when certain conditions are met.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-2414?
CVE-2002-2414 affects Opera version 6.0.3 and Squid version 2.4.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2414?
To mitigate CVE-2002-2414, upgrade to a later version of Opera or Squid that addresses this vulnerability.
Can CVE-2002-2414 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-2414 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger a denial of service.
Is using a global certificate authority a solution for CVE-2002-2414?
No, CVE-2002-2414 specifically involves issues with non-global certificate authority certificates, so using a global CA does not mitigate the vulnerability.
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