Vulnerability Description
Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier versions allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a .plan with a symlink to /dev/urandom or other device, then disconnecting while data is being transferred, which causes a SIGPIPE error that Akfingerd cannot handle.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Akfingerd | Akfingerd | 0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0049.html
- http://synflood.at/akfingerd/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6324
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10795
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0049.html
- http://synflood.at/akfingerd/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6324
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10795
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2244?
CVE-2002-2244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier versions allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a .plan with a symlink to /dev/urandom or other device, then disconnecting while data is being transferred...
How severe is CVE-2002-2244?
CVE-2002-2244 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Akfingerd Akfingerd.