CVE-2002-2430: Medium severity pwebserver web server vulnerability
Published Feb 6, 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver<=2.1
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver=2.0
Event History
Feb 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-2430?
To fix CVE-2002-2430, upgrade GoAhead WebServer to version 2.1.1 or later.
3
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.
4
Which versions of GoAhead WebServer are affected by CVE-2002-2430?
CVE-2002-2430 affects GoAhead WebServer versions prior to 2.1.1.
5
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.