CVE-2002-1849

Public Exploit

Description

ParaChat Server 4.0 does not log users off if the browser's back button is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeatedly logging into a chat room, hitting the back button, then logging into the same chat room as a different user, which fills the chat room with invalid users.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.78% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0427.html	vendor advisory mailing list exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9735.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5370	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1849?: CVE-2002-1849 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1849?: To fix CVE-2002-1849, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1849 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1849 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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