Vulnerability Description
Akfingerd 0.5 and possibly earlier versions only allows one connection at a time and does not time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (refused connections) by opening a connection and not closing it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Akfingerd | Akfingerd | 0.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0049.html
- http://synflood.at/akfingerd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6323
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10794
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0049.html
- http://synflood.at/akfingerd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6323
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10794
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2243?
CVE-2002-2243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Akfingerd 0.5 and possibly earlier versions only allows one connection at a time and does not time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (refused connections) by ...
How severe is CVE-2002-2243?
CVE-2002-2243 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-2002-2243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Akfingerd Akfingerd.