CVE-2002-2425: Critical severity Sun Solaris Answerbook2 vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Sun AnswerBook2 1.2 through 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute administrative scripts such as (1) AdminViewError and (2) AdminAddadmin via a direct request.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4.1
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.2
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4.2
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 1, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2425?
CVE-2002-2425 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-2425?
To fix CVE-2002-2425, upgrade to a version of Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 that is not affected, specifically any version beyond 1.4.2.
3
Which versions of Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 are affected by CVE-2002-2425?
CVE-2002-2425 affects Sun Solaris AnswerBook2 versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.4.1.
4
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2002-2425?
CVE-2002-2425 allows remote attackers to execute administrative scripts such as AdminViewError and AdminAddadmin.
5
Is CVE-2002-2425 still a threat today?
While CVE-2002-2425 is a dated vulnerability, it remains a threat for systems that are still running the affected versions of the software.