CVE-2003-1591: Medium severity Novell NetWare FTP Server vulnerability

Published Apr 5, 2010
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Updated

NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (console hang) via a large number of FTP sessions, which are not properly handled during an NLM unload.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp1
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp2
Novell NetWare FTP Server=6.0-sp3
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
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1591?

CVE-2003-1591 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a console hang.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1591?

To fix CVE-2003-1591, update to Novell NetWare 6.0 Service Pack 4 or later, or 6.5 Service Pack 1 or later.

3

What versions of Novell NetWare are affected by CVE-2003-1591?

CVE-2003-1591 affects Novell NetWare 6.0 before Service Pack 4 and 6.5 before Service Pack 1.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2003-1591?

CVE-2003-1591 can be exploited by remote attackers if the user assists by allowing a large number of FTP sessions.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2003-1591 on Novell NetWare?

The impact of CVE-2003-1591 is a denial of service, leading to potential disruption of FTP services on the affected NetWare systems.

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