Vulnerability Description
ypserv NIS server before 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a TCP client request that does not respond to the server, which causes ypserv to block.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nis | Ypserv Nis Server | <= 2.7 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21112
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016517
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert%2F55600&zone_32=category
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:072
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-173.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-201.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440454/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8031
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-43.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2873
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21112
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016517
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert%2F55600&zone_32=category
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:072
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0251?
CVE-2003-0251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). ypserv NIS server before 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a TCP client request that does not respond to the server, which causes ypserv to block.
How severe is CVE-2003-0251?
CVE-2003-0251 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-2003-0251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nis Ypserv Nis Server.