VDB-19721 · CVE-2002-2079 · XFDB 8927

Mosix 1.5.7/2.4.17 mosix-protocol-stack denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Mosix 1.5.7/2.4.17. This impacts an unknown function of the component mosix-protocol-stack. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2002-2079. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Mosix 1.5.7/2.4.17. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component mosix-protocol-stack. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

mosix-protocol-stack in Multicomputer Operating System for UnIX (MOSIX) 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.

The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-2079 since 07/14/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8927) and SecurityFocus (BID 4580†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-19730. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Mosix

Version

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/23/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +252 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/14/2005 +926 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3310 days 🔍
07/08/2024 +3624 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19721
X-Force: 8927
SecurityFocus: 4580 - Mosix Malformed Packet Handling Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 10:12
Updated: 07/08/2024 15:42
Changes: 08/06/2014 10:12 (42), 06/11/2018 08:41 (8), 07/08/2024 15:42 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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