Unisys Clearpath MCP Dynamic Initialization denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Unisys Clearpath MCP. Affected is an unknown function of the component Dynamic Initialization Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2002-2179. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Unisys Clearpath MCP (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component Dynamic Initialization Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP port scan using a tool such as nmap.

The weakness was released 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-2179 since 11/16/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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 (10260) and SecurityFocus (BID 5863†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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Timelineinfo

10/02/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +90 days 🔍
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11/16/2005 +1051 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3185 days 🔍
07/11/2024 +3627 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19821
X-Force: 10260
SecurityFocus: 5863 - Unisys Clearpath MCP Portscan Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:22
Updated: 07/11/2024 19:24
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:22 (45), 04/20/2019 09:36 (4), 07/11/2024 19:24 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:DE9:103

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