Vulnerability Description
The recvn and sendn functions in nylon 0.2 do not check when the recv function call returns 0, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) by closing the connection while recv is executing.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon | Nylon | 0.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7281Vendor Advisory
- http://www.security-express.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0146.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5938Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10334
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7281Vendor Advisory
- http://www.security-express.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0146.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5938Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10334
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2124?
CVE-2002-2124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The recvn and sendn functions in nylon 0.2 do not check when the recv function call returns 0, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) by closing...
How severe is CVE-2002-2124?
CVE-2002-2124 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-2002-2124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nylon Nylon.