Vulnerability Description
IBM Web Traffic Express Caching Proxy Server 3.6 and 4.x before 4.0.1.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request to helpout.exe with a missing HTTP version number, which causes ibmproxy.exe to crash.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Caching Proxy Server | 3.6 |
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY35970&apar=only
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10452.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/2090
- http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0007.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6002
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY35970&apar=only
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10452.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/2090
- http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0007.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6002
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1169?
CVE-2002-1169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IBM Web Traffic Express Caching Proxy Server 3.6 and 4.x before 4.0.1.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request to helpout.exe with a missing HTTP version num...
How severe is CVE-2002-1169?
CVE-2002-1169 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-2002-1169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Caching Proxy Server.