CVE-2002-2179

Public Exploit

Description

The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP port scan using a tool such as nmap.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.20% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10260.php	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/295837	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293881	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5863	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2179?: CVE-2002-2179 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2179?: To fix CVE-2002-2179, 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-2002-2179 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-2179 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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