CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2430

First published: Fri Feb 06 2009(Updated: )

GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by performing a socket disconnect to terminate a request before it has been fully processed by the server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Embedthis GoAhead Web Server<=2.1
Embedthis GoAhead Web Server=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2430?

    CVE-2002-2430 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly affect server performance.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2430?

    To fix CVE-2002-2430, upgrade GoAhead WebServer to version 2.1.1 or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2002-2430?

    CVE-2002-2430 allows attackers to perform socket disconnects that result in high CPU consumption.

  • Which versions of GoAhead WebServer are affected by CVE-2002-2430?

    CVE-2002-2430 affects GoAhead WebServer versions prior to 2.1.1.

  • Can CVE-2002-2430 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-2430 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted requests to the vulnerable web server.

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