MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2002-1232

Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests fo...

Vulnerability Description

Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.

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

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux2.2
HpSecure Os1.0
RedhatLinux6.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-1232?

CVE-2002-1232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests fo...

How severe is CVE-2002-1232?

CVE-2002-1232 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-2002-1232?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Hp Secure Os, Redhat Linux.