CVE-2002-2434: Medium severity Novell Netware Ftp Server vulnerability

Published Apr 5, 2010
·
Updated

NWFTPD.nlm before 5.02i in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly listen for data connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via multiple FTP sessions.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Novell Netware Ftp Server<=5.02b
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01i
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01o
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01w
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01y
Novell NetWare FTP Server=5.1
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.5
All of the following
Any of the following
Novell Netware Ftp Server<=5.02b
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01i
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01o
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01w
Novell Netware Ftp Server=5.01y
Any of the following
Novell NetWare FTP Server=5.1
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.5

Event History

Apr 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2434?

CVE-2002-2434 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2434?

To mitigate CVE-2002-2434, upgrade to Novell NetWare FTP Server version 5.02i or later.

3

Which versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2002-2434?

CVE-2002-2434 affects Novell NetWare FTP Server versions up to and including 5.02b and specific earlier versions like 5.01i, 5.01o, 5.01w, and 5.01y.

4

Can CVE-2002-2434 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-2434 can be exploited remotely through multiple FTP sessions.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2002-2434 enable?

CVE-2002-2434 enables attackers to cause a denial of service attack leading to system abend.

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