CVE-2002-0283 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Windows XP with port 445 open allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of TCP SYN packets containing possibly malformed data.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101408718030099&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101408718030099&w=2

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-0283?

CVE-2002-0283 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Windows XP with port 445 open allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of TCP SYN packets containing possibly malformed data.

How severe is CVE-2002-0283?

CVE-2002-0283 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0283?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp.