CVE-2002-2431: High severity pwebserver web server vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in GoAhead WebServer before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause "incorrect behavior" via unknown "malicious code," related to incorrect use of the socketInputBuffered function by sockGen.c.

Affected Software

5 affected components
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver<=2.1.3
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver=2.0
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver=2.1
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver=2.1.1
GoAhead GoAhead Webserver=2.1.2

Event History

Feb 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2431?

CVE-2002-2431 has not been assigned a specific CVSS score, but it is considered to allow remote attackers to cause incorrect behavior in the affected GoAhead WebServer versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2431?

To mitigate CVE-2002-2431, upgrade your GoAhead WebServer to version 2.1.4 or later.

3

Which versions of GoAhead WebServer are affected by CVE-2002-2431?

CVE-2002-2431 affects GoAhead WebServer versions 2.0 to 2.1.3.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-2431?

CVE-2002-2431 can be exploited by remote attackers using malicious code, potentially leading to unexpected or incorrect behavior of the web server.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-2431?

Yes, a patch is available in GoAhead WebServer version 2.1.4, which addresses the vulnerability.

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