Vulnerability Description
The leafnode server in leafnode 1.9.20 to 1.9.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) when leafnode requests a cross-posted article to one group whose name is a prefix of another group.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Leafnode | Leafnode | 1.9.19 |
References
- http://leafnode.sourceforge.net/leafnode-SA-2002-01.txtPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104127108823436&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104152295210075&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7799
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7801
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7870
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6490Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005865
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10942
- http://leafnode.sourceforge.net/leafnode-SA-2002-01.txtPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104127108823436&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104152295210075&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7799
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7801
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1661?
CVE-2002-1661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The leafnode server in leafnode 1.9.20 to 1.9.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) when leafnode requests a cross-posted article to one group whose name is a prefix ...
How severe is CVE-2002-1661?
CVE-2002-1661 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-2002-1661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Leafnode Leafnode.