CVE-2002-1653 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Farm9 Cryptcat, when started in server mode with the -e option, does not enable encryption, which allows clients to communicate without encryption despite intended configuration, and may allow remote attackers to sniff sensitive information.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Farm9	Cryptcat	1.10

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/165099US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8431Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10618
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/165099US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8431Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10618

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-1653?

CVE-2002-1653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Farm9 Cryptcat, when started in server mode with the -e option, does not enable encryption, which allows clients to communicate without encryption despite intended configuration, and may allow remote ...

How severe is CVE-2002-1653?

CVE-2002-1653 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-2002-1653?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Farm9 Cryptcat.