CVE-2002-0912 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

in.uucpd UUCP server in Debian GNU/Linux 2.2, and possibly other operating systems, does not properly terminate long strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly due to a buffer overflow.

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
Debian	Debian Linux	2.2

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-129Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9230.phpPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4910PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-129Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9230.phpPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4910PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-0912?

CVE-2002-0912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). in.uucpd UUCP server in Debian GNU/Linux 2.2, and possibly other operating systems, does not properly terminate long strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly due t...

How severe is CVE-2002-0912?

CVE-2002-0912 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-2002-0912?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux.